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WK52 KBV

2002 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2024
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

136,128 mi
Last recorded136,128 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK52 KBV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 136,128 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner drive shaft bearing slightly noisy

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

body panel damage/ dents

mil light on

tires different size front to rears

Fail 23 Jan 2023 136,128 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner drive shaft bearing slightly noisy

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

body panel damage/ dents

mil light on

tires different size front to rears

Pass 14 Dec 2021 130,810 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside and rear axle too (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner driveshaft bearing slightly noisy

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tires and getting low too (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

mil light on

Fail 13 Dec 2021 130,808 miles

Emissions not tested due to overheating lamda was failing only (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside and rear axle too (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner driveshaft bearing slightly noisy

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tires and getting low too (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

mil light on

Pass 9 Dec 2020 127,752 miles

Coolant leak header tank/cap ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear seatbelt slow to return

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

tow bar corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2020 127,752 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Coolant leak header tank/cap ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear seatbelt slow to return

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

tow bar corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2019 124,859 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear wax oiled (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus side wall cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine management light on

engine steady bar bush worn

front brake discs slight corrosion on inside

front cross member corroded

offside drive shaft support bearing noisy

rear axle corroded

rear brake backing plates corroded

tow bar corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2019 124,850 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear wax oiled (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus side wall cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

center and rear exhaust heat shield loose

engine management light on

engine steady bar bush worn

front brake discs slight corrosion on inside

front cross member corroded

offside drive shaft support bearing noisy

rear axle corroded

rear brake backing plates corroded

tow bar corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2018 121,390 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced n/s/f and o/s/f (1.7.5a)

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear perished

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s/f and o/s f ( lower) (2.4.G.2)

n/s/rear footbrake inbalance but not over

Fail 16 Apr 2018 121,385 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced n/s/f and o/s/f (1.7.5a)

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear perished

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s/f and o/s f ( lower) (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Aug 2017 115,620 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 22 Feb 2017 113,567 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 109,107 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 106,111 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 106,101 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 102,351 miles

vehicle undersealed

Pass 21 Mar 2013 98,622 miles

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

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

pas pipes becoming corroded

signs of leak from pas rack

Fail 26 Feb 2013 98,582 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 91,867 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 85,509 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 79,421 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 78,593 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 78,487 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 70,636 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 70,636 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 63,947 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 63,947 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

play developing in steering rack

Pass 20 Nov 2006 46,997 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2006 46,997 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2005 35,865 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)

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 KBV is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 KBV, 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 KBV is a 2002 Ford Fusion, first registered on 12 November 2002.

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