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SW52 DMX

2002 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

107,461 mi
Last recorded107,461 miles
Recorded on14 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW52 DMX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2016 107,461 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 107,446 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 102,448 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 97,594 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 94,113 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2013 94,108 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2012 90,214 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 85,862 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 79,604 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 72,164 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2008 60,618 miles

bonnet safty catch is difficult to release, further investigation is recommended

foot brake effort at n/s/r is low, further inspection is recommended

front brake pads at 2mm (1.5mm is the limit) also front brake discs are worn very thin

Fail 27 Sep 2006 44,625 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 44,625 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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SW52 DMX is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SW52 DMX, 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

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What year was SW52 DMX registered?

SW52 DMX is a 2002 Ford Fusion, first registered on 27 December 2002.

Is SW52 DMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW52 DMX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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