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WK52 MXL

2002 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

114,199 mi
Last recorded114,199 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2023 114,199 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect + Serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 113,885 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

front head light lens poor condition

Pass 12 Jul 2021 107,304 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 102,751 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 98,651 miles

Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 98,651 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Jul 2018 93,576 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 89,412 miles

Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Front slight leak from driveshaft oil seal

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

Fail 17 Jul 2017 89,412 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Front slight leak from driveshaft oil seal

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 85,449 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 84,757 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)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 84,748 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 79,070 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 73,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 11 Sep 2013 73,907 miles

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 69,060 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 63,541 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 57,689 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 51,106 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Oct 2008 45,903 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 41,190 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 32,130 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 24,277 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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WK52 MXL is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WK52 MXL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WK52 MXL registered?

WK52 MXL is a 2002 Ford Fusion, first registered on 18 December 2002.

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