MOT Status
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168,268 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive or transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s +o/s front outer end (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))
corrosion to rear suspension components including coil springs brake back plates and axle mounting area n/s and o/s
eml light on emissions ok
nearside rear shock absorber dust cover loose
offside rear tyre slight old ageing - 3mm in places
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive or transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s +o/s front outer end (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))
corrosion to rear suspension components including coil springs brake back plates and axle mounting area n/s and o/s
eml light on emissions ok
nearside rear shock absorber dust cover loose
offside rear tyre slight old ageing - 3mm in places
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
corrosion to rear suspension components including springs backplates and mounting areas
offside rear tyre slight old ageing - o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge
rear shock absorber dust covers loose n/s and o/s
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached mounting broken (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
corrosion to rear suspension components including springs backplates and mounting areas
offside rear tyre slight old ageing - o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge
rear shock absorber dust covers loose n/s and o/s
Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
corrosion to rear underside including subframe springs brake backplates and mounting areas
nearside rear shock absorber dust cover loose
Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front tyre worn to 3mm in places
Oil leak, but not excessive poss driveshaft ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material outer n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
nearside rear shock absorber dust cover loose
rear exhaust rusty pipe to box
rear subframe and springs surface corroded plus back plates
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
headlights slightly tarnished n/s and o/s
nearside rear shock dust cover loose ;
Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective slight split (3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive or transmission ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus low tread n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
headlights slightly tarnished n/s and o/s
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner and outer n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
emissions difficult to get into operating window ?
front tyres getting low on tread ;
headlights slightly tarnished
offside rear tyre getting low on tread / plus slight age perishing
slight gearbox oil leak / o/s driveshaft
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s ands o/s (4.4.3 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Lower ball joint rubber slightly deteriorated
Offside Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
centre exhaust heat shield loose ;
headlights slightly tarnished
slight gearbox oil leak / o/s drive shaft seal ??
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s ands o/s (4.4.3 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Lower ball joint rubber slightly deteriorated
Offside Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
centre exhaust heat shield loose ;
headlights slightly tarnished
slight gearbox oil leak / o/s drive shaft seal ??
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
headlights slightly tarnished ;
rear shock dust covers loose ;
rear tyres getting low on tread ;
slight gearbox oil leak / o/s driveshaft ??
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)
handbrake travel long ?
rear shock absorber dust covers loose
handbrake travel long
rear shock covers loose
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
handbrake travel long
rear shock covers loose
high level brake light not working
slight oil leak / os drive shaft seal ??
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
high level brake light not working
slight oil leak / os drive shaft seal ??
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
brake pipes covered in grease
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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VA52 MHJ is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
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 MHJ, 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 MHJ is a 2002 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 December 2002.
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