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WK52 KAX

2002 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,740 mi
Last recorded145,740 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK52 KAX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2020 145,740 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2019 136,390 miles

Central Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened mounting nut corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened mounting nut corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper anti roll bar clip missing but still no ingress of water

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

knock from steering rack area.

suspect injector seal to head leaking

Fail 19 Apr 2019 136,390 miles

Central Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded marked with chalk (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened mounting nut corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened mounting nut corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper anti roll bar clip missing but still no ingress of water

Offside Front door mirror loose

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage slight leak from steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

knock from steering rack area.

suspect injector seal to head leaking

Pass 14 Apr 2018 125,493 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2018 125,493 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 113,282 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2016 106,383 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 99,845 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 99,676 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 92,795 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 85,902 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 77,459 miles

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

both rear shock absorber covers insecure

Pass 28 Feb 2011 69,571 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 64,019 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 63,979 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 58,179 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 53,020 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 53,020 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 47,601 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 42,627 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2006 42,627 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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WK52 KAX is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WK52 KAX, 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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WK52 KAX is a 2002 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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