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VA52 MFY

2002 Ford Fusion

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

124,768 mi
Last recorded124,768 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA52 MFY
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 124,768 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a reduced damping effect

Fail 28 Apr 2017 124,768 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a reduced damping effect

Offside Headlamp aim too high dip beam (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Apr 2016

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn unevenly at inner edgfe (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Apr 2016

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn unevenly at inner edgfe (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 121,878 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 121,878 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 115,120 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)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 111,646 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 106,176 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 93,002 miles

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

knock in steering

Pass 27 Mar 2010 82,359 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 82,359 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 59,677 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 59,677 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 57,706 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)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 44,950 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 MFY is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VA52 MFY, 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 VA52 MFY registered?

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

Is VA52 MFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA52 MFY shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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