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VK52 MXT

2002 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

92,444 mi
Last recorded92,444 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK52 MXT
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 92,444 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lenses misty

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 83,152 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Handbrake lever slightly high

Headlamp lenses misty

Tested in a wet condition

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 83,152 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Handbrake lever slightly high

Headlamp lenses misty

Tested in a wet condition

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 76,402 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 76,402 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 71,229 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2021 71,229 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 65,863 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2019 59,185 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 55,286 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 Jun 2017 55,169 miles

Offside Front bumper damaged

Oil leak ()

engine overheating

rear screen wash not working

Fail 26 Jun 2017 55,169 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front bumper damaged

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

engine overheating

rear screen wash not working

Pass 28 Jun 2016 54,489 miles

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 24 Jun 2015 53,731 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Jun 2015 53,731 miles

Oil leak

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Jul 2014 52,951 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 51,632 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both sides rear shockers top dust covers adrift

Pass 11 Jul 2013 51,632 miles

both sides rear shockers top dust covers adrift

Pass 12 Jul 2012 50,078 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 48,253 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 46,182 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 43,777 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 41,227 miles

advise n/s/r shocker dust cover adrift

Pass 5 Jul 2007 38,595 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 35,991 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 MXT is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 MXT, 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 MXT registered?

VK52 MXT is a 2002 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 October 2002.

Is VK52 MXT safe to buy?

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