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WF52 VLT

2002 Ford Fusion

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

163,545 mi
Last recorded163,545 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF52 VLT
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2020 163,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jan 2020 163,545 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 137,297 miles

engine oily

injectors beginning to chuff

Fail 10 Jan 2019 137,296 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Requires new headlamp (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low Suspect new lamp fitted but incorrectly (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

engine oily

injectors beginning to chuff

Pass 10 Jan 2018 112,826 miles

both rear tyres wearing low offside worst 195/60/15

nearside headlamp beam pattern poor

offside front side light dim

Pass 13 Jan 2017 101,594 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 101,588 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp sidelights affected by brake light operation (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 91,032 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 83,756 miles

both rear shock absorbers upper casings loose

Fail 2 Dec 2013 77,120 miles

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)

considerable scar in deteriorating front tyres

Pass 2 Dec 2013 77,120 miles

considerable scar in deteriorating front tyres

Pass 1 Nov 2012 70,221 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 1 Nov 2012 70,221 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 65,374 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 62,254 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 57,816 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 51,850 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 43,471 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 33,018 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 22,111 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 20,073 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)

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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WF52 VLT is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Green 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 WF52 VLT, 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 WF52 VLT registered?

WF52 VLT is a 2002 Ford Fusion, first registered on 22 November 2002.

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