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GN52 VLR

2002 Ford Fusion

Red Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,895 mi
Last recorded123,895 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN52 VLR
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2016 123,895 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 123,895 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 115,544 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jul 2015 115,544 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2014 109,016 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 104,771 miles

front brakes noisey/squeeling in operation

Fail 1 Oct 2013 104,770 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brakes noisey/squeeling in operation

high level brake lamp not working

Pass 1 Nov 2012 96,538 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 2 Oct 2012 96,514 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Towbar component excessively damaged (6.6.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear bumper damaged

rear lower valance above toe bar bent

rear tailgate damaged

Pass 13 Oct 2011 90,731 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 83,651 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 76,036 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 68,196 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 60,494 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 49,150 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 36,764 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Fusion?

Based on 1,954,614 MOT tests across 109,115 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
4,982
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
109,115
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,160
Stop lamp not working 30,760
Brake pipe excessively corroded 28,170
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27,008
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 12,933
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GN52 VLR is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 Ford Fusion models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 66,967 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Fusion fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41,160 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GN52 VLR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fusion typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 24 years old, this Ford Fusion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GN52 VLR registered?

GN52 VLR is a 2002 Ford Fusion, first registered on 15 October 2002.

Is GN52 VLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN52 VLR shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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