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VO52 RZM

2002 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

124,611 mi
Last recorded124,611 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO52 RZM
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 124,611 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 119,851 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 114,758 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 110,554 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 110,554 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 103,584 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output on both side (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 100,070 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 100,070 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 95,985 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 92,614 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 88,989 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 28 Mar 2015 88,989 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

nearside front tyre worn edge

Fail 21 Mar 2014 86,619 miles

EML Lamp on

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 86,619 miles

EML Lamp on

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 79,854 miles

EML Lamp on

Fail 5 Apr 2013 79,854 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EML Lamp on

Pass 13 Oct 2011 73,190 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 73,188 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 30 Sep 2010 68,247 miles

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

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

slight play in nearside steering rack

Fail 30 Sep 2010 68,246 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 20 Oct 2009 59,961 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 50,204 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)

Offside Front Upper Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Sep 2008 50,204 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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)

Offside Front Upper Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 38,937 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 28,165 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 28,165 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

front wiper blades smearing windscreen

rear number plate has water ingress

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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VO52 RZM is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 VO52 RZM, 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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VO52 RZM is a 2002 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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