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VK52 NKD

2002 Ford Fusion

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

85,293 mi
Last recorded85,293 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK52 NKD
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 85,293 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front outer ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 85,290 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front outer ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 78,594 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 78,594 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no clear image and headlamp levelling device to be checked on retest (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no clear image and headlamp levelling device to be checked on retest (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts crankshaft sensor wiring (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 73,867 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 71,601 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 71,601 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Central Upper stop lamp not working

Pass 11 Nov 2016 63,833 miles

Nearside Front cut not to cord

Offside Rear tyre cut not to cord

Rear bumper covered with tape

Pass 7 Nov 2015 56,743 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 50,510 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 47,413 miles

Centre upper brake light not working

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside & offside rear tyres outside sidewalls developing cracks

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside steering rack knuckle slight play

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 15 Nov 2013 47,413 miles

Centre upper brake light not working

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside & offside rear tyres outside sidewalls developing cracks

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside steering rack knuckle slight play

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 45,246 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 42,798 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 42,798 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 40,096 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 36,136 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 32,578 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 30,077 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 26,296 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2005 22,238 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 NKD is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 NKD, 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 NKD is a 2002 Ford Fusion, first registered on 14 October 2002.

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