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GX52 CWZ

2002 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

97,566 mi
Last recorded97,566 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX52 CWZ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2023 97,566 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

coolant leak

Pass 20 Nov 2021 94,450 miles

both headlamp lenses are deteriorated

Pass 14 Nov 2020 91,511 miles

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

steering rack damp

Pass 9 May 2019 86,161 miles

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

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Imbalance on limit - 30% - low reading O/S (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 2 May 2019 86,068 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

BOTH DIP BEAM IMAGES POOR, LENSES HAZED.

Coolant leak AND COOLANT BELOW MIN ()

ENGINE OIL ABOVE MAX.

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive STEERING RACK, COVERED IN OIL ON OFFSIDE AND LEAKING. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

IGN LIGHT STAYS ON

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

Fail 25 Apr 2019 85,938 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

BOTH DIP BEAM IMAGES POOR, LENSES HAZED.

Coolant leak AND COOLANT BELOW MIN ()

ENGINE OIL ABOVE MAX.

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive STEERING RACK, COVERED IN OIL ON OFFSIDE AND LEAKING. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

IGN LIGHT STAYS ON

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 79,250 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 79,248 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively damaged rear pipe broken (2.3.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 75,528 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 75,528 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to perish.

Pass 18 Sep 2015 70,876 miles

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

both front tyres perished

both headlamp lenses slightly mist but good pattern

Pass 17 Nov 2014 68,034 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 63,606 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 59,337 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 54,725 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

drivers side wiper blade starting to split on ends

Fail 18 Feb 2012 54,725 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

drivers side wiper blade starting to split on ends

Pass 5 Feb 2011 50,665 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 44,643 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 39,779 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 35,587 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 31,041 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 26,332 miles

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

REAR OFFSIDE TYRE SLIGHT MISSHAPE

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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GX52 CWZ is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 GX52 CWZ, 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 GX52 CWZ registered?

GX52 CWZ is a 2002 Ford Fusion, first registered on 22 October 2002.

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