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SY52 LWA

2002 Ford Fusion

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

53,644 mi
Last recorded53,644 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY52 LWA
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2023 53,644 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded mid part of n/s/f hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened rear frame showing heavy corrosion & holed badly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears & o/s/f (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears & short rears coated in heavy grease (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rears & o/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear frames large front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

both front shock absorbers & front wishbones corroded.

both rear under car sill areas corroded

exhaust heat shield insecure

lots of corrosion to vehicle underside

small damages on front wind screen

Pass 17 Nov 2022 48,694 miles

Both rear under car sill areas corroded.

Corrosion to vehicle underside.

Exhaust heat shield insecure.

Front sub frame corroded.

Front tyres worn.

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 48,681 miles

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

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

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

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

Both rear under car sill areas corroded.

Corrosion to vehicle underside.

Exhaust heat shield insecure.

Front sub frame corroded.

Front tyres worn.

Headlamp lenses deteriorated.

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 43,922 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both short rears & both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front & rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front & rear chassis front inner wings & both rear floor to sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all road wheels corroded

both front shock absorbers corroded

small damage on front wind screen

underside of car in general poor cond.

Fail 14 Oct 2021 43,920 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both short rears & both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front & rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front & rear chassis front inner wings & both rear floor to sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all road wheels corroded

both front shock absorbers corroded

small damage on front wind screen

underside of car in general poor cond.

Pass 21 Nov 2020 41,915 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both short rears &both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rears & n/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front chassis/ inner wings & both rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all road wheels corroded.

small damage on front windscreen

Fail 20 Nov 2020 41,915 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened o/s of front subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both short rears &both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rears & n/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front chassis/ inner wings & both rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all road wheels corroded.

brake warning light stopping on dash

small damage on front windscreen

Pass 1 Oct 2019 40,091 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both short rears & both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rears & n/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front chassis/ inner wings & both rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all road wheels corroded.

small damage on front wind screen

Fail 27 Sep 2019 40,088 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both short rears & both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rears & n/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front chassis/ inner wings & both rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all road wheels corroded.

small damage on front wind screen

Pass 7 Sep 2018 38,573 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 37,158 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 35,738 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

near side rear tyre side wall perished

Pass 24 Sep 2015 34,502 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2015 34,502 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 32,929 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 31,098 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 29,473 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 26,999 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 25,457 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 22,551 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 19,278 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 16,754 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 13,440 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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SY52 LWA is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 SY52 LWA, 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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SY52 LWA is a 2002 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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