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VK52 MXG

2002 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,709 mi
Last recorded149,709 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK52 MXG
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2021 149,709 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread reading 3mm 195/60/15 88v (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread reading 3mm 195/60/15 88v (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 149,709 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front excessively thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread reading 3mm 195/60/15 88v (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread reading 3mm 195/60/15 88v (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 138,487 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2020 138,487 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working no input on stalk for front washer but rear washers work (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 130,207 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 124,675 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 117,994 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 110,420 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 102,810 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 93,717 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2014 93,717 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 84,333 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 55,511 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front discs and pads worn

Pass 9 Oct 2012 73,989 miles

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

front discs and pads worn

Pass 15 Sep 2011 63,997 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 58,581 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 52,679 miles

rear number plate starting to deteriate

Pass 3 Oct 2008 46,907 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 40,729 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 33,878 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 MXG is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VK52 MXG, 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 VK52 MXG registered?

VK52 MXG is a 2002 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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