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WL52 GOP

2002 Ford Fusion

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

128,346 mi
Last recorded128,346 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL52 GOP
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2019 128,346 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 128,346 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration Cataclean system used (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 121,816 miles

Air conditioner condencer in poor condition / breaking

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2018 121,816 miles

Air conditioner condencer in poor condition / breaking

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits BET Limits not met (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 114,441 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 114,136 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play joint on rack end (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 107,719 miles

Front poor beam pattern both lamps . new lamps recommended

Pass 11 Dec 2015 101,345 miles

Exhaust emmisions , CO very high on initial inspection , within limits when Cat Lit .

Front discs slight wear

offside front pads appear thinner than nearside

Fail 11 Dec 2015 101,345 miles

Exhaust emmisions , CO very high on initial inspection , within limits when Cat Lit .

Front discs slight wear

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect outer lens very poor , new lamps recommended (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect outer lens very poor , new lamps recommended (1.8.A.1b)

offside front pads appear thinner than nearside

Pass 11 Dec 2014 95,795 miles

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

both headlamps lenses compounded clean and polished , lenses deteriating

emmisions slow to stabilise

offside strut top mount rust

Fail 11 Dec 2014 95,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

both headlamps lenses compounded clean and polished , lenses deteriating

emmisions slow to stabilise

offside strut top mount rust

Pass 3 Dec 2013 89,987 miles

outer headlamp lenses deteriated

Fail 3 Dec 2013 89,987 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

outer headlamp lenses deteriated

Fail 3 Dec 2013 89,987 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

outer headlamp lenses deteriated

Pass 14 Dec 2012 83,977 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 83,977 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 73,208 miles

rear brake balance 31%

Pass 16 Nov 2010 63,531 miles

Front brake pipes slight corrosion

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

Rear brakes showing 22% inbalance.

Unable to check rear seatbelts.....seats folded down

Fail 8 Nov 2010 63,292 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake pipes slight corrosion

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Unable to check rear seatbelts.....seats folded down

Pass 20 Nov 2009 53,782 miles

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

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

rear seats not in use! unable to check rear seatbelts!

Pass 19 Nov 2008 46,744 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 37,399 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 37,399 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2006 28,746 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 28,746 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 19,850 miles

signs of oil around steering rack input shaft

slight free play in nearside front output shaft steering rack

Fail 22 Nov 2005 19,850 miles

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

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

signs of oil around steering rack input shaft

slight free play in nearside front output shaft steering rack

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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WL52 GOP is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 WL52 GOP, 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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WL52 GOP is a 2002 Ford Fusion, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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