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VX52 NKD

2002 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

116,215 mi
Last recorded116,215 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX52 NKD
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2016 116,215 miles

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

slight noise nearside rear wheelbearing

Pass 26 Feb 2015 109,903 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2015 109,903 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 99,246 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2014 99,245 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 90,315 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 15 Feb 2013 90,315 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 17 Feb 2012 85,264 miles

tyres just starting to wear

Fail 17 Feb 2012 85,264 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

tyres just starting to wear

Pass 30 Sep 2010 75,893 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 66,680 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 66,580 miles

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

high level brake light inoperative

Pass 24 Sep 2008 59,250 miles

wear in steering rack(just passed test)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 50,775 miles

nearside rear bumpstop perished

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

play in steering rack. only just passed - strongly advise replacement

Pass 25 Sep 2006 42,540 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 32,250 miles

Nearside 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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VX52 NKD is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VX52 NKD, 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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VX52 NKD is a 2002 Ford Fusion, first registered on 23 September 2002.

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