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MJ52 COA

2002 Ford Fusion

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

93,176 mi
Last recorded93,176 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ52 COA
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2019 93,176 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded All 4 Coil Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Both Valves (5.2.3 (j))

Slight oil leak from gearbox and engine

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 90,131 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy BOTH (5.1.3 (b) (i))

HEADLAMPS CLOUDY

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2018 90,131 miles

Headlamp aim too high BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy BOTH (5.1.3 (b) (i))

HEADLAMPS CLOUDY

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 86,462 miles

Both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box exhaust corroded & slight leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Outer edge tyre just starting to wear

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing becoming rough when rotated

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

Oil leak Engine ()

Oil leak Gearbox ()

Vehicles engine knocking may be lower end

Fail 8 Jun 2017 86,462 miles

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

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

Both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box exhaust corroded & slight leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Outer edge tyre just starting to wear

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Vehicles engine knocking may be lower end

Pass 14 Jun 2016 80,516 miles

Back box exhaust becoming corroded

Engine starting to knock bottom end. May be due to oil leak

Nearside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Offside Front becoming rough when rotated

Oil leak Engine ()

Oil leak Gearbox ()

Parking brake near end of its travel

Fail 14 Jun 2016 80,516 miles

Back box exhaust becoming corroded

Engine starting to knock bottom end. May be due to oil leak

Nearside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Offside Front becoming rough when rotated

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

Oil leak Engine ()

Oil leak Gearbox ()

Parking brake near end of its travel

Pass 8 Jun 2015 75,725 miles

m/s wiper blade worn

managemant light on

possible emmisions fail due to management light on

Fail 4 Jun 2015 75,688 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

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

m/s wiper blade worn

managemant light on

possible emmisions fail due to management light on

Pass 10 Jun 2014 70,304 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2014 70,300 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 64,351 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 59,109 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 51,559 miles

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

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 23 Nov 2010 46,879 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 40,795 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2009 40,795 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 34,030 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 37,512 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 20,579 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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MJ52 COA is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MJ52 COA, 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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MJ52 COA is a 2002 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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