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LV52 XWD

2002 Ford Fusion

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

158,971 mi
Last recorded158,971 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV52 XWD
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2022 158,971 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 146,703 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and Offside ()

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 135,911 miles

Front Front headlamp units misted

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2020 135,911 miles

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

Front Front headlamp units misted

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 125,498 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside/nearside faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 125,498 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside/nearside faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 121,779 miles

Central stop light not working

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Jan 2018 121,779 miles

Central stop light not working

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Dec 2016 118,038 miles

Offside driveshaft bearing noisey

Fail 21 Dec 2016 118,037 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 116,528 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

n/s wiper blade torn but not excessively

Pass 3 Jan 2015 102,375 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 102,035 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 9 Dec 2013 83,226 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 83,226 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 78,399 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 76,675 miles

play in offside of steering rack just acceptable

Pass 20 Jun 2011 73,763 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 71,605 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 71,605 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 61,375 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 57,633 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 46,398 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2007 46,398 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 40,871 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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LV52 XWD is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 LV52 XWD, 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 LV52 XWD registered?

LV52 XWD is a 2002 Ford Fusion, first registered on 5 December 2002.

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