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VO52 SUX

2002 Ford Fusion

Grey Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

151,303 mi
Last recorded151,303 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO52 SUX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2017 151,303 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak gearbox ()

Pass 16 Nov 2016 140,657 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 140,657 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 140,630 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly top mount or bearing stiff to move and creaking (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm bad cracks in sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm bad cracks in sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

bad oil leak

slight free play detected at steering wheel

Fail 26 Oct 2015 140,630 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release under tension only (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly top mount or bearing stiff to move and creaking (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm bad cracks in sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm bad cracks in sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

bad oil leak

slight free play detected at steering wheel

Pass 15 Nov 2014 138,067 miles

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 pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2013 133,901 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Nov 2013 133,901 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 3 Nov 2012 126,665 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 3 Nov 2012 126,665 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 121,228 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 18 Nov 2011 121,228 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 119,449 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 114,088 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 114,042 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 97,125 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Nov 2008 97,125 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 76,568 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 76,741 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 62,553 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 51,034 miles

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

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

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

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 SUX is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SUX, 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 SUX is a 2002 Ford Fusion, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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