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VN52 UYJ

2002 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

103,027 mi
Last recorded103,027 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN52 UYJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 103,027 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 98,492 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 92,337 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 92,336 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2020 92,151 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 90,820 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2019 90,820 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 88,374 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 88,370 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting not supporting silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2017 85,447 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2017 85,445 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 81,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 81,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 76,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Oct 2015 76,846 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bonnet lock (6.1.B.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 72,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2014 72,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 68,271 miles

front brake judder

front brake pads low

offside front wheel damaged

rear no plate deterited

Fail 28 Oct 2013 68,271 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

front brake judder

front brake pads low

offside front wheel damaged

rear no plate deterited

Pass 1 Nov 2012 64,051 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 64,051 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2011 58,472 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 54,250 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 19 May 2010 54,250 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 48,130 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2008 43,255 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 37,944 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 26,123 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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VN52 UYJ is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VN52 UYJ, 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 VN52 UYJ registered?

VN52 UYJ is a 2002 Ford Fusion, first registered on 16 December 2002.

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