CarVerify

Free Car Check

SD52 PBU

2002 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

99,524 mi
Last recorded99,524 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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

RegistrationSD52 PBU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2017 99,524 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking both fuel lines leading to filler neck corroded & leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded leading to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers (8.2.2)

Nearside Front excessively corrdoded

child seat fitted to rear

Pass 18 Aug 2016 93,089 miles

near side front and both rear coil springs showing corrosion

off side front link pin showing movement

rear chassis and both rear inner sills showing corrosion

slight noise from near side rear wheel bearing

some metal brake pipes coated in grease

Fail 19 Aug 2015 86,749 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front to rear and o/side front metal brake pipes showing corrosion

n/side front coil spring corroded

n/side front metal brake pipe showing corrosion

n/side front tyre worn on outside

Pass 19 Aug 2015 86,749 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 80,019 miles

o/s front metal brake pipe coated in grease

Fail 18 Aug 2014 80,019 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

o/s front metal brake pipe coated in grease

Pass 26 Aug 2013 73,627 miles

gearbox has fluid leak

rear exhaust hanger corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2013 73,627 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

gearbox has fluid leak

rear exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2012 66,949 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 63,552 miles

Oil leak

exhaust metal support bkts heavly corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2010 67,233 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 62,608 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 62,599 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 61,645 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 45,373 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 20,834 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 20,834 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

SD52 PBU is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SD52 PBU, 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 SD52 PBU?

You can check the full history of SD52 PBU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SD52 PBU registered?

SD52 PBU is a 2002 Ford Fusion, first registered on 16 December 2002.

Is SD52 PBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD52 PBU shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SD52 PBU 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 SD52 PBU. 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.