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GX52 UBE

2002 Ford Fusion

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

164,535 mi
Last recorded164,535 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX52 UBE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 164,535 miles

Coolant leak Appears to be expansion tank. ()

Horn tone weak.

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 164,535 miles

Coolant leak Appears to be expansion tank. ()

Horn tone weak.

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 159,413 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 155,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 15 Sep 2022 155,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 151,332 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 151,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 147,412 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 141,974 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 141,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

coolant low.

Pass 22 Sep 2018 135,956 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 129,724 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt close to excessive (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leak turbo area

Fail 22 Sep 2017 129,724 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt close to excessive (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. wrong rotation (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leak turbo area

Pass 13 Sep 2016 122,057 miles

both rear tyres slightly cracked and perished in tread

Pass 25 Sep 2015 114,360 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

headlamp beam images poor

Pass 18 Sep 2014
Pass 24 Sep 2013 97,056 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear tyres getting low

horn slightly deteriorated

slight roughness from power steering

slight unevan front brake application

Pass 11 Sep 2012 87,416 miles

nearside front tyre cracking heavily on inner shoulder

Fail 11 Sep 2012 87,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre cracking heavily on inner shoulder

Pass 20 Sep 2011 80,447 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 80,444 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s rear tyre getting low

Pass 8 Dec 2009 66,642 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 55,911 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 55,911 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 47,635 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front pad's low

Pass 26 Sep 2006 37,277 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 29,577 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 29,577 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 19 Sep 2005 29,574 miles

Nearside Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Nearside Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Offside Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Offside Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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 UBE is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UBE, 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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GX52 UBE is a 2002 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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