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SP52 OVL

2002 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

73,474 mi
Last recorded73,474 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP52 OVL
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2016 73,474 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 73,474 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 71,837 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 69,746 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 66,948 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 63,339 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 63,333 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

EML light on dashboard indicating an engine fault

Pass 6 Mar 2012 58,503 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 58,499 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 52,404 miles

(1.2.1b0The high level stop lamp(s) fitted do not illuminate when the foot brake is applied,it is not possible within the mot rules to establish if the lamp(s) are connected

(1.7.4a)The nearside headlamp is internally contaminated with water,which is slightly having an effect on the light output,it appears the lamp is ready for service or renewal

(2.0)The nearside rear of the vehicle has a knocking noise when driven,although the visual inspection has not found a fault on the suspension,it appears that there is another reason for the noise,which requires additional attention

(4.1D.1b)The nearside rear tyre shoulder is worn close to the legal limit

(4.2A.1)All road wheels have trims fitted

(5.2.2b)The offside front seat belt webbing is starting to fray along its length

(8.1.1a)The offside door mirror housing is missing

(8.3.1a)The windscreen zone A has damage present caused by the prolonged use of a defective wiper blade

(8.3.1d)The windscreen swept area has damage present caused by the prolonged use of a defective wiper blade

SECTION - 1 - LIGHTING AND SIGNALLING EQUIPMENT

SECTION - 2 - STEERING (INCLUDING SUSPENSION)

SECTION - 4 - TYRES AND ROAD WHEELS

SECTION - 5 - SEAT BELTS

SECTION - 8 - DRIVERS VIEW OF THE ROAD

Fail 4 Mar 2011 52,238 miles

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

(1.2.1b)The high level stop lamp does not illuminate when the service brake is applied,it is not possible within the mot scheme to advise whether it is connected or not

(1.7.4a)The nearside headlamp internally is contamined with water and is slightly affecting the light output, its appears the lamp is ready for service/replacement unit

(4.1D.1b)The nearside rear tyre shoulder is wearing close to the legal limit

(5.2.2b)The offside front seat belt webbing along its length is starting to fray.

(8.0)The offside door mirror housing is missing

(8.3.1a)The windscreen zone A has slight damage present caused by the prolonged use of a defective wiper blade

(8.3.1d)The windscreen swept area has slight damage present caused by the prolonged use of a defective wiper blade

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

SECTION - 1 - LIGHTING AND SIGNALLING EQUIPMENT

SECTION - 4 - TYRES AND ROAD WHEELS

SECTION - 5 - SEAT BELTS

SECTION - 8 - DRIVERS VIEW OF THE ROAD

Fail 1 Mar 2011 52,195 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

(1.2.1b)The high level stop lamp does not illuminate when the service brake is applied,it is not possible within the mot scheme to advise whether it is connected or not

(1.7.4a)The nearside headlamp internally is contamined with water and is slightly affecting the light output, its appears the lamp is ready for service/replacement unit

(4.1D.1b)The nearside rear tyre shoulder is wearing close to the legal limit

(5.2.2b)The offside front seat belt webbing along its length is starting to fray.

(8.0)The offside door mirror housing is missing

(8.3.1a)The windscreen zone A has slight damage present caused by the prolonged use of a defective wiper blade

(8.3.1d)The windscreen swept area has slight damage present caused by the prolonged use of a defective wiper blade

SECTION - 1 - LIGHTING AND SIGNALLING EQUIPMENT

SECTION - 4 - TYRES AND ROAD WHEELS

SECTION - 5 - SEAT BELTS

SECTION - 8 - DRIVERS VIEW OF THE ROAD

Pass 16 Feb 2010 40,918 miles

(2.3.2)The power steering drive belt is deeteriorating

(3.5.1f)The nearside front brake pads are wearing thin

(3.5.1f)The offside front brake pads are wearing thin

(3.5.1h)The nearside front brake disc faces are slightly worn

(3.5.1h)The offside front brake disc faces are slightly worn

(3.7A.2e)The front service brakes imbalance is between 17 - 20% throughout their operating range,which indicates they may require service

(3.7A.5c/6)The rear service brakes rate of change are 46% indifferent throughout their operating range

(4.1D1)The offside rear tyre is wearing close to the legal limit

(8.3.1a)The windscreen zone A has damage present caused by the prolonged use of a defective wiper blade

(8.3.1d)The windscreen swept area has damage present caused by the prolonged use of a defective wiper blade

Fail 16 Feb 2010 40,918 miles

(2.3.2)The power steering drive belt is deeteriorating

(3.5.1f)The nearside front brake pads are wearing thin

(3.5.1f)The offside front brake pads are wearing thin

(3.5.1h)The nearside front brake disc faces are slightly worn

(3.5.1h)The offside front brake disc faces are slightly worn

(3.7A.2e)The front service brakes imbalance is between 17 - 20% throughout their operating range,which indicates they may require service

(3.7A.5c/6)The rear service brakes rate of change are 46% indifferent throughout their operating range

(4.1D1)The offside rear tyre is wearing close to the legal limit

(8.3.1a)The windscreen zone A has damage present caused by the prolonged use of a defective wiper blade

(8.3.1d)The windscreen swept area has damage present caused by the prolonged use of a defective wiper blade

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 32,455 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 32,455 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 58,722 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 28,722 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

scoring to front screen

Pass 26 Feb 2007 25,611 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 25,611 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 19,950 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
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SP52 OVL is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SP52 OVL, 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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SP52 OVL is a 2002 Ford Fusion, first registered on 4 October 2002.

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