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SF52 UVW

2002 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

141,050 mi
Last recorded141,050 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF52 UVW
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 141,050 miles

whole underside of vehicle recently undersealed.

Fail 28 Jun 2019 141,050 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

whole underside of vehicle recently undersealed.

Fail 18 Jun 2019 141,009 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency 16%

Pass 7 Jun 2018 129,891 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 123,827 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 116,663 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 107,627 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 102,134 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 102,134 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 96,499 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 90,591 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 85,332 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 75,893 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 67,021 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 57,043 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 47,203 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 47,203 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 35,457 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 23,157 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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SF52 UVW is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SF52 UVW, 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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SF52 UVW is a 2002 Ford Fusion, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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