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GU52 FWG

2002 Ford Fusion

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

98,230 mi
Last recorded98,230 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2022
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 FWG
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2022 98,230 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended seat belt wont release from its reel (7.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect ns and os headlights cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ns and os (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ns and os (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 93,174 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

clutch worn

there is no airbag light ?

Fail 8 Oct 2021 93,174 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Direction indicator not working repeater on the wing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

clutch worn

there is no airbag light ?

Pass 5 Nov 2020 92,500 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ns and os (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

all around brake pipes starting to corrode

headlight lens's milky

rear ns and os bump stops not 100%

slight oil leaks

Pass 12 Nov 2019 92,091 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine management light not illuminated

Fail 12 Nov 2019 92,088 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect ns and os lenses cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine management light not illuminated

Pass 2 Nov 2018 91,143 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSF/ NS ans OS front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

front ns and os lower ball joint covers perished

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 2 Nov 2018 91,143 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction does not come on with ignition (8.2.2.2 (g))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced ns and os milky (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSF/ NS ans OS front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

front ns and os lower ball joint covers perished

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 30 Oct 2017 88,803 miles

both headlamps milky

rear exhaust hanger rusty

Pass 9 Nov 2016 84,821 miles

both front headlamps milky

rear exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2015 80,843 miles

nail in nsr tyre

slight play in inner rack joints

Pass 24 Oct 2014 72,322 miles

both front tyres worn low on edges

Pass 18 Oct 2013 67,569 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 61,173 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 53,912 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 45,481 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 37,140 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 30,344 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 30,344 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 25,135 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2007 25,135 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 19,624 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 15,272 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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GU52 FWG is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 GU52 FWG, 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 GU52 FWG registered?

GU52 FWG is a 2002 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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