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MJ52 OCF

2002 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

98,633 mi
Last recorded98,633 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ52 OCF
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2016 98,633 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 93,782 miles

engine has rattle

vehicle has major oil leak

Fail 27 Nov 2015 93,782 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

engine has rattle

vehicle has major oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2014 88,607 miles

All 4 tyres are wearing low and cracking

High level stop lamp is not working

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2013 79,632 miles

both front door trim missing

nearside front door mirror insecure

nearside rear door trim missing

Fail 25 Jun 2013 79,632 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

both front door trim missing

nearside front door mirror insecure

nearside rear door trim missing

Pass 20 Jul 2012 74,245 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

exhaust flexi-joint deteriorated(no leaks)

Fail 20 Jul 2012 74,245 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

exhaust flexi-joint deteriorated(no leaks)

Pass 27 May 2011 68,549 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

both rear tyres worn uneven

nearside rear tyre cracking/splitting on sidewall

Fail 27 May 2011 68,549 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

both rear tyres worn uneven

nearside rear tyre cracking/splitting on sidewall

Pass 2 Jun 2010 63,920 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 60,124 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 54,801 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 54,801 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 51,383 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 41,020 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 30,629 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 OCF is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OCF, 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 OCF is a 2002 Ford Fusion, first registered on 15 November 2002.

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