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SP52 XXU

2002 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2023
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

116,864 mi
Last recorded116,864 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP52 XXU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2023 116,864 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill/Arch Behind Liner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill/Arch Behind Liner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle N/S Lagging 40% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Both Sides Outer Sills Corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear And O/S/F (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Exhaust Heat Shield Loose

Front Headlamp Lenses Deteriorated

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Split (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyres 185/60/15 Rear Tyres 185/65/15

Mil Illuminated Pre 01.07.2003

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

Rear Axle/Suspension/Underbody Heavily Corroded

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 112,634 miles

Central Front Exhaust heat shield loose

Coolant level low

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 112,630 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded behind inner wing cover (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 108,584 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 108,582 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 104,268 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 104,267 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

oil leak oil filter

Pass 16 Sep 2019 100,051 miles

Central Front Ac radiator deteriorated

Central Rear Gearbox mounting defective Split ()

Coolant leak At bottle ()

Coolant level low

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Damp (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering hose damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil level low

Fail 12 Sep 2019 100,051 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens fadad (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Axle arm corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens faded (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Axle arm corroded (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Ac radiator deteriorated

Central Rear Gearbox mounting defective Split ()

Coolant leak At bottle ()

Coolant level low

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Damp (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering hose damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil level low

Pass 7 Sep 2018 94,822 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 94,815 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 89,488 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 81,780 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 81,770 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 74,824 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 67,715 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2014 67,715 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 59,935 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 59,931 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 53,557 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

engine coolant low

Fail 20 Aug 2012 53,557 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)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

engine coolant low

Pass 19 Aug 2011 46,393 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

snow tyres fitted to front and standards on the rear

Fail 19 Aug 2011 46,393 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

snow tyres fitted to front and standards on the rear

Pass 14 Jul 2010 39,291 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 39,291 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 32,792 miles

offside wing mirror glass cracked

Pass 6 Nov 2008 29,932 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 25,030 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 20,290 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 XXU is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 XXU, 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 XXU is a 2002 Ford Fusion, first registered on 27 November 2002.

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