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VA52 MDV

2002 Ford Fusion

Grey Diesel 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

129,655 mi
Last recorded129,655 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA52 MDV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2020 129,655 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 front and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x 2 (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 126,812 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 19 Oct 2018 122,630 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Oct 2018 122,630 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 118,499 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and deteriorated (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Pass 17 Oct 2016 112,761 miles

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

Rear bumper loose but still secure

Fail 17 Oct 2016 112,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Rear bumper loose but still secure

Pass 28 Oct 2015 109,644 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 109,644 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 104,864 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 90,548 miles

Advise O/S/R and N/S/R top shock bushes are starting to deteriorate

Advise head light aim is getting slightly dim

Advise rear exhaust is starting to deteriorate

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 76,386 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Mar 2013 76,386 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 64,218 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Apr 2012 64,115 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 51,974 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust mount breaking up

Pass 6 Apr 2010 41,327 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 31,662 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 31,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 19,979 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 13,689 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 11,600 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 MDV is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MDV, 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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What year was VA52 MDV registered?

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

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