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MT52 CBU

2002 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT52 CBU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2020

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 110,435 miles

Central Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 103,229 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play almost to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front coil spring not sitting in top mount/bearing correctly, recommend further inspection/repair

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill almost to excess (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 103,215 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low not able to adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play almost to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front coil spring not sitting in top mount/bearing correctly, recommend further inspection/repair

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill almost to excess (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 96,011 miles

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

Rear springs corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2016 96,006 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Underside vehicle corroded in places

Fail 29 Jan 2016 95,891 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

engine cover fitted

exhaust slightly corroded

gearbox mounting defective

Pass 3 Feb 2015 80,150 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2013 71,745 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 66,374 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 58,822 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear shocker bump stops split

bottom coils of rear springs slightly corroded

exhaust back box slightly corroded

front brake pads worn low, close to minimum thickness

inner faces of front brake discs worn

n/s track rod end boot split

n/s/f tyre worn low outer edge

o/s/f tyre slight wear outer edge

small cut inner wall o/s/r tyre

traces of coolant around bottom of expansion bottle/hose and thermostat housing

Pass 22 Dec 2010 51,021 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 51,021 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 43,119 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 34,999 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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 27,041 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 27,041 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 20,503 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 13,831 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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MT52 CBU is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MT52 CBU, 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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MT52 CBU is a 2002 Ford Fusion, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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