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LX52 FMP

2002 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

43,370 mi
Last recorded43,370 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX52 FMP
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 43,370 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 May 2019 43,366 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 27,691 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 27,691 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 27,185 miles

Cracks on O/S/R tyre side wall

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Oct 2017 27,184 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering malfunctioning Rough on lock to lock & noisy (2.3.3a)

Cracks on O/S/R tyre side wall

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Oct 2016 26,284 miles

steering rack has a light misting of oil

Pass 6 Oct 2015 25,415 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 24,366 miles

Deterioration cracks on N/S/F Tyre side wall.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F Fog lamp insecure.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 23,640 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 23,640 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 23,032 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 23,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

alternator belt in poor condition

Pass 11 Oct 2011 22,486 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 22,486 miles

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 21,539 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 20,582 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 20,582 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2008 18,905 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 18,905 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 18,156 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2006 16,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2006 16,556 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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LX52 FMP is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 LX52 FMP, 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 LX52 FMP registered?

LX52 FMP is a 2002 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is LX52 FMP safe to buy?

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