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LX52 FSG

2002 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2018
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

97,962 mi
Last recorded97,962 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX52 FSG
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 97,962 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Nov 2017 97,962 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 88,597 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Pass 24 Nov 2015 78,822 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 78,822 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 73,462 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 73,462 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

engine light on

Pass 5 Oct 2013 66,653 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2013 66,653 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 60,383 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 52,246 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 52,246 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2010 44,882 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 44,882 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 38,776 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 38,772 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 27 Oct 2008 31,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 31,954 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2007 24,809 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2007 24,809 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 18,083 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jan 2006 10,938 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 10,911 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 FSG is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Green 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 FSG, 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 FSG registered?

LX52 FSG is a 2002 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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