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ML52 OBY

2002 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

115,181 mi
Last recorded115,181 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML52 OBY
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2018 115,181 miles

Centre brake light not working

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil filter leaking

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 29 Nov 2018 115,159 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both head lights faded no image (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Centre brake light not working

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Strongly advise (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil filter leaking

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 27 Nov 2017 105,774 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Dec 2016 103,327 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2016 103,327 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 100,803 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside 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)

Fail 1 Dec 2015 100,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside 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)

Pass 27 May 2014 96,673 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Apr 2013 93,022 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 93,022 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 85,923 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

small stonechip to windscreen

Pass 28 May 2011 74,598 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 68,700 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 68,700 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 51,234 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 42,127 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 42,127 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 37,967 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 31,985 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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ML52 OBY is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ML52 OBY, 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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ML52 OBY is a 2002 Ford Fusion, first registered on 19 November 2002.

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