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ML52 ZXE

2002 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

109,815 mi
Last recorded109,815 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2016 109,815 miles

Engine Management Light Is On

Front Brake Discs Are Worn

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

Fail 4 Aug 2016 109,812 miles

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

Engine Management Light Is On

Front Brake Discs Are Worn

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 101,255 miles

n/s front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 29 Jun 2015 101,255 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Coolant leak

n/s front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 3 Jul 2014 96,512 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 3 Jul 2014 96,512 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 90,436 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 90,436 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2012 83,025 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 23 May 2012 82,846 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine warning light on dash

Pass 31 May 2011 77,861 miles

Fan belt slightly deteriorated

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 61,207 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 61,207 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 49,994 miles

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

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

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

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

bonnet release poor

Pass 14 Aug 2008 42,489 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 42,489 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 35,026 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 24,651 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 15,418 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 ZXE 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 63.2%.

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 ZXE, 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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What year was ML52 ZXE registered?

ML52 ZXE is a 2002 Ford Fusion, first registered on 24 October 2002.

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