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SP52 VGL

2002 Ford Fusion

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

124,821 mi
Last recorded124,821 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP52 VGL
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 124,821 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing strut top area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all suspension components showing heavy corrosion

fuel filler pipe corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2020 124,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing strut top area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all suspension components showing heavy corrosion

fuel filler pipe corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2019 122,541 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel filler pipe showing corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2019 122,531 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer and inner sill axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer and inner sills D post area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

fuel filler pipe showing corroded

handbrake outer cable showing corrosion

Pass 21 Nov 2018 118,583 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack offside (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

all suspension components corrosion

both rear inner sills at axle mountings area corrosion

handbrake outer cable heavily corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2018 118,583 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

all suspension components corrosion

both rear inner sills at axle mounting area

handbrake outer cable heavily corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2018 118,567 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

all suspension components corrosion

both rear inner sills at axle mounting area

handbrake outer cable heavily corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2017 115,171 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear slight buckle in road wheel

Offside handbrake ( outer ) cable heavily corroded

Quite a bit of corrosion around suspension components

Rear brake readings slightly low

Slight dampness around steering rack at Offside

Fail 16 Nov 2017 115,168 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear slight buckle in road wheel

Offside handbrake ( outer ) cable heavily corroded

Quite a bit of corrosion around suspension components

Rear brake readings slightly low

Slight dampness around steering rack at Offside

Pass 21 Nov 2016 112,159 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

handbrake cables in poor condition

Fail 21 Nov 2016 112,165 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release belt mechanism stuck (5.2.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust heat shield loose

handbrake cables in poor condition

Pass 18 Nov 2015 108,653 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 108,649 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear, front sections (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 107,203 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Nov 2014 107,195 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 101,978 miles

Front brake discs ( inner faces ) worn and corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2013 101,970 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Diesel smell from engine and slight dampness down raer of engine - no leaks detected but cannot see fully into injector area !

Front brake discs ( inner faces ) worn and corroded

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Screw in Nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Nov 2012 93,781 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

front brake discs corroded

weasr showing at front anti-roll bar D bushes

Fail 21 Nov 2012 93,772 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

front brake discs corroded

weasr showing at front anti-roll bar D bushes

Pass 21 Nov 2011 87,793 miles

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

poor pattern on nearside headlamp

Fail 18 Nov 2011 87,782 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

poor pattern on nearside headlamp

Fail 18 Nov 2010 82,223 miles

Both main front to rear -- rear sections -- brake pipes corroded

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

Nearside headlamp bulb diffuser missing - beam pattern O.K though

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Slight buckle in Nearside front wheel

Pass 18 Nov 2010 82,223 miles

Both main front to rear -- rear sections -- brake pipes corroded

Nearside headlamp bulb diffuser missing - beam pattern O.K though

Slight buckle in Nearside front wheel

Pass 6 Nov 2009 74,974 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 74,970 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 67,370 miles

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

High level brake light inop

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 59,635 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 52,973 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 VGL is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 VGL, 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 VGL is a 2002 Ford Fusion, first registered on 16 October 2002.

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