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VU52 DBZ

2002 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

141,797 mi
Last recorded141,797 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 DBZ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2022 141,797 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2022 141,784 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 127,505 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 115,074 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 96,658 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 83,612 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 72,705 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill panel (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak at power steering pump ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

offside wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 12 Apr 2016 65,046 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

steering rack damp

Pass 17 Apr 2015 58,230 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 54,229 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 49,981 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 14 Sep 2012 46,187 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 11 Sep 2012 46,171 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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 Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 7 Sep 2011 41,732 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 36,976 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 31,915 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 31,915 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 27,298 miles

both front tyres VERY close to legal limit

Pass 13 Sep 2007 20,937 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 15,928 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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VU52 DBZ is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VU52 DBZ, 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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VU52 DBZ is a 2002 Ford Fusion, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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