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VA52 MDN

2002 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,449 mi
Last recorded44,449 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA52 MDN
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2019 44,449 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 44,260 miles

All brake hose ferrules are corroding

All tyres are old and age cracking, With DOT codes of 2008 to 2011

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake pipes front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring is slightly corroded

Wipers are deteriorating

Fail 2 Nov 2018 44,259 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))

All brake hose ferrules are corroding

All tyres are old and age cracking, With DOT codes of 2008 to 2011

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake pipes front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Indicator bulb deteriorating starting to show white

Nearside Rear Coil spring is slightly corroded

Wipers are deteriorating

Fail 29 Oct 2018 44,251 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Front wipers have slight streak in operation

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 44,154 miles

headlamps are clouded over slightly

o/s/r tyre is cracking

Pass 23 Nov 2016 43,975 miles

Both front head lamps lenses are starting to tarnish

Both front wiper blades are deteriorating and splitting at the ends

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 43,310 miles

both front wipers have a slight streak in operation

Fail 20 Nov 2015 43,310 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front wipers have a slight streak in operation

Pass 1 Dec 2014 42,861 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Nov 2013 42,004 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 42,004 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 41,082 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 40,594 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 40,594 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 40,179 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

streaky wipers.

Pass 14 Dec 2009 39,058 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 35,857 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 34,642 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 32,164 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 30,445 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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VA52 MDN is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VA52 MDN, 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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VA52 MDN is a 2002 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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