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RF52 VUW

2002 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

123,521 mi
Last recorded123,521 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF52 VUW
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2015 123,521 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 123,521 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 114,354 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

head lamp lenses deteriorated

offside front tyre cracking

rear exhaust heat sheild loose

Fail 17 Jun 2014 114,354 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

head lamp lenses deteriorated

offside front tyre cracking

rear exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 28 Jun 2013 101,478 miles

Headlight lenses faded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear exhaust heat sheild loose

Fail 25 Jun 2013 101,475 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Headlight lenses faded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 26 Jun 2012 99,434 miles

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit

slight oil leak from gearbox

Fail 15 Jun 2011 91,360 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 91,360 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 84,924 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake discs worn

nearside rear tyre tread low on the outter edge

Pass 21 Jun 2010 84,924 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

nearside rear tyre tread low on the outter edge

Pass 22 Jun 2009 78,621 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

rear number plate faded

Pass 16 Jun 2008 71,864 miles

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

small cut in the nearside rear tyre tread

Fail 16 Jun 2008 71,864 miles

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

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

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

small cut in the nearside rear tyre tread

Fail 26 Jun 2007 65,144 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 65,144 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 59,047 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 58,954 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 44,858 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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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RF52 VUW is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 RF52 VUW, 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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RF52 VUW is a 2002 Ford Fusion, first registered on 16 December 2002.

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