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MA52 FAJ

2002 Ford Fusion

Grey Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

122,352 mi
Last recorded122,352 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA52 FAJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 122,352 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both,pipe part (3.6.B.4e)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 17 Apr 2017 122,348 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both,pipe part (3.6.B.4e)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 111,325 miles

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

all 4 tyres on legal limit

o/s & n/s headlamp image just acceptable

Fail 18 Mar 2016 111,325 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

all 4 tyres on legal limit

o/s & n/s headlamp image just acceptable

Pass 10 Mar 2015 94,115 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front anti-roll bar link rods have slight play in ball joints

Pass 5 Feb 2014 83,582 miles

Both front and both rear brake pipes corroding.

Pass 25 Feb 2013 77,816 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2013 77,816 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 71,671 miles

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

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 65,087 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 57,769 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 51,468 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 44,379 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 37,153 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2007 37,153 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 32,248 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 22,645 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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MA52 FAJ is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MA52 FAJ, 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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MA52 FAJ is a 2002 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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