CarVerify

Free Car Check

RJ52 VYF

2002 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

52,562 mi
Last recorded52,562 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ52 VYF
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 52,562 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 31 Jul 2017 52,562 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Aug 2016 48,228 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 48,156 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 45,250 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Aug 2015 45,203 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 41,879 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

centre stop light not working

childseat fitted nearside rear

Fail 31 Jul 2014 41,879 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

centre stop light not working

childseat fitted nearside rear

Pass 1 Aug 2013 38,904 miles

centre stop light not working

Pass 27 Jul 2012 34,236 miles

centre stop lamp not working

Fail 26 Jul 2012 34,234 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 28 Jul 2011 29,789 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 29,787 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside front age cracks in tread advise replacing

Fail 20 Aug 2010 26,515 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 20 Aug 2010 26,515 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 24,056 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2007 20,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 20,828 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 16,229 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 12,764 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
Full Ford Fusion reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RJ52 VYF is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VYF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RJ52 VYF?

You can check the full history of RJ52 VYF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RJ52 VYF registered?

RJ52 VYF is a 2002 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 November 2002.

Is RJ52 VYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ52 VYF shows 20 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RJ52 VYF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RJ52 VYF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.