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VN52 XLP

2002 Ford Fusion

Red Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

82,765 mi
Last recorded82,765 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN52 XLP
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 82,765 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 79,121 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 77,749 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 73,266 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

hi level brake light inop

items removed from windscreen prior to test

Fail 22 Oct 2015 73,266 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

hi level brake light inop

items removed from windscreen prior to test

Pass 5 Nov 2014 67,569 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 67,569 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

rear stop lights and side lights bulbs fitted incorrectly

Pass 10 Dec 2013 61,555 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

slight power steering fluid leak from rack

Fail 10 Dec 2013 61,554 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

slight power steering fluid leak from rack

Pass 13 Dec 2012 58,808 miles

Injector blowing past

N/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Nov 2011 53,325 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 50,284 miles

injector leaking

Pass 17 Nov 2009 44,708 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2008 38,760 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 38,760 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 33,230 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 28,321 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 XLP is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VN52 XLP, 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 XLP registered?

VN52 XLP is a 2002 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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