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MW52 XRL

2002 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

205,585 mi
Last recorded205,585 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW52 XRL
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2015 205,585 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

coolant leak-header tank

Fail 4 Sep 2015 205,575 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

coolant leak-header tank

Pass 21 Jan 2014 196,100 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 192,518 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Feb 2012 178,900 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 157,394 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 135,361 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 114,481 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 93,511 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 76,736 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 52,710 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 XRL is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 MW52 XRL, 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 MW52 XRL registered?

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

Is MW52 XRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW52 XRL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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