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MW52 XPS

2002 Ford Fusion

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,117 mi
Last recorded104,117 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2021
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW52 XPS
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2021 104,117 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2020 101,043 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 95,690 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 90,153 miles

Central Rear stop lamp not working

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2018 90,151 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Central Rear stop lamp not working

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 86,530 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 86,529 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 81,935 miles

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

Rear boot slight damage

gearbox slight oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2015 75,790 miles

Exhaust hangers corroded

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 71,648 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear mudguard insecure

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 26 Mar 2014 71,648 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear mudguard insecure

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Mar 2013 67,755 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust hanger coroded

Fail 15 Mar 2013 67,755 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust hanger coroded

Fail 2 Apr 2012 63,667 miles

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

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

Slight corrosion to exhaust back box mounting

Pass 2 Apr 2012 63,667 miles

Slight corrosion to exhaust back box mounting

Pass 6 Apr 2011 58,851 miles

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

engine management light on showing fault

Fail 5 Apr 2011 58,847 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engine management light on showing fault

Pass 26 Mar 2010 53,144 miles

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

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated.

Fail 26 Mar 2010 53,144 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated.

Pass 31 Mar 2009 48,332 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 48,326 miles

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)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 43,818 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 38,449 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 30,681 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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MW52 XPS is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MW52 XPS, 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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MW52 XPS is a 2002 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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