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LX52 ZTJ

2002 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

73,162 mi
Last recorded73,162 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX52 ZTJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2021 73,162 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre smooth outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 69,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Feb 2020 69,379 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 68,513 miles

Nearside Vehicle has slight damage

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

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2019 68,513 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Vehicle has slight damage

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 57,072 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted preventing the inspection of the seatbelt

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 13 Feb 2018 57,072 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted preventing the inspection of the seatbelt

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 47,675 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish/crack

Front brake discs worn/corroded/pitted

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering wheel cover fitted

Fail 15 Feb 2017 47,673 miles

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

Both rear tyres starting to perish/crack

Front brake discs worn/corroded/pitted

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering wheel cover fitted

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 3 Feb 2016 44,979 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake discs worn/corroded (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear tyre inner sidewall perished

Offside door mirror damaged

Steering wheel cover fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2015 42,336 miles

both rear axle bushes starting to split

front brake disc's and pads 70% worn

nearside rear tyre perished in tread and on inner side wall

offside rear tyr starting to perish in tread

slight knocking from steering rack

Pass 24 Feb 2014 39,794 miles

Nearside rear tyre inner sidewall badly perishing

Offside tyre sidewall damaged mark around circumference, (inner and outer )

Fail 24 Feb 2014 39,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear tyre inner sidewall badly perishing

Offside tyre sidewall damaged mark around circumference, (inner and outer )

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 36,996 miles

off side tyre slighty perishing

Fail 21 Feb 2013 36,996 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

off side tyre slighty perishing

Pass 22 Feb 2012 34,206 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 34,206 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 31,103 miles

Offside rear tyre inner and outer sidewalls slightlty damaged

Fail 3 Feb 2011 31,103 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside rear tyre inner and outer sidewalls slightlty damaged

Pass 16 Feb 2010 28,583 miles

Offside resr tyre has been run flat and slightly damaged the sidewall

Fail 16 Feb 2010 28,583 miles

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

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

Offside resr tyre has been run flat and slightly damaged the sidewall

Pass 10 Feb 2009 25,815 miles

Aux drive belt worn.

Minor damage to side walls of offside rear tyre(pos underinflation/run flat).

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

Parking brake travel close to limit.

Fail 10 Feb 2009 25,815 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Aux drive belt worn.

Minor damage to side walls of offside rear tyre(pos underinflation/run flat).

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

Parking brake travel close to limit.

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2008 22,595 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 19,212 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 19,207 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Apr 2006 15,633 miles

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

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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LX52 ZTJ is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 ZTJ, 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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LX52 ZTJ is a 2002 Ford Fusion, first registered on 16 December 2002.

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