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VU52 DCY

2002 Ford Fusion

Red Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

133,175 mi
Last recorded133,175 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 DCY
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 133,175 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 133,150 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 129,389 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 126,462 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 125,081 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 124,530 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 115,267 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

damage to bonnet

Fail 26 Mar 2016 114,851 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

damage to bonnet

Pass 15 Apr 2015 95,154 miles

front brake discs and pads wear

Fail 15 Apr 2015 95,154 miles

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

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs and pads wear

Pass 16 Apr 2014 86,041 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 86,041 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 80,879 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 75,565 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 70,334 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 66,626 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 58,764 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 52,012 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 396,623 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 39,617 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 32,454 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 DCY is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DCY, 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 VU52 DCY registered?

VU52 DCY is a 2002 Ford Fusion, first registered on 12 September 2002.

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