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RJ52 VNV

2002 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,111 mi
Last recorded123,111 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ52 VNV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 123,111 miles

Engine management light on

N\S\F tyre slightly perished

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Jan 2016 115,640 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 103,398 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 103,398 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 84,468 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER DETERIORATING

Fail 28 Nov 2013 84,468 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER DETERIORATING

Fail 23 Jan 2012 82,107 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)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 82,107 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 78,813 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INNER AND OUTER EDGE

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 7 Dec 2010 78,813 miles

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

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INNER AND OUTER EDGE

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 71,237 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 63,358 miles

Offside front driveshaft centre bearing harsh

Fail 27 Sep 2008 63,358 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside front driveshaft centre bearing harsh

Pass 17 Nov 2006 47,267 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 34,562 miles

auxilliary drive belt deteriorated.

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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RJ52 VNV is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 RJ52 VNV, 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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RJ52 VNV is a 2002 Ford Fusion, first registered on 7 November 2002.

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