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VK52 MVW

2002 Ford Fusion

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

119,579 mi
Last recorded119,579 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK52 MVW
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2015 119,579 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust insecure mounting snapped

Fail 15 Jan 2015 119,579 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust insecure mounting snapped

Pass 3 Jan 2014 114,700 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre brake light inop

centre rear seatbelt inop

Fail 3 Jan 2014 114,700 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre brake light inop

centre rear seatbelt inop

Pass 24 Jan 2013 105,508 miles

(1.2.1b)The high level stop lamps do not illuminate when the foot brake is applied

(1.4A.2f)The nearside front indicator colour is deteriorating

(2.6.1)The nearside rear wheel bearings are slightly rough in operation

(5.2.5b)The centre rear three point lap belt inertia reel mechanism does not release the belt as intended

STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 1988 AS AMENDED

Fail 15 Jan 2013 105,242 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

(1.2.1b)The high level stop lamps do not illuminate when the foot brake is applied

(1.4A.2f)The nearside front indicator colour is deteriorating

(2.6.1)The nearside rear wheel bearings are slightly rough in operation

(5.2.5b)The centre rear three point lap belt inertia reel mechanism does not release the belt as intended

STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 1988 AS AMENDED

Pass 22 Dec 2011 101,443 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 101,443 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 96,619 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 84,752 miles

carry out temporary repair on rear bumper

ns mirror glass missing

Fail 4 Jan 2010 84,752 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

ns mirror glass missing

Pass 2 Jul 2008 66,935 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 66,935 miles

Centre Upper Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Jul 2007

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2007

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 42,047 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 42,047 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

auxillary belt beginning to fray-advise replacement.

offside front seat belt buckle stay clip missing

Pass 14 Oct 2005 31,592 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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VK52 MVW is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 VK52 MVW, 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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VK52 MVW is a 2002 Ford Fusion, first registered on 17 October 2002.

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