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WL52 GPO

2002 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

174,492 mi
Last recorded174,492 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL52 GPO
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 174,492 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 174,491 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 165,919 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer has slight leak.

Pass 2 Aug 2017 158,049 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Jul 2017 157,905 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Aug 2016 150,436 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 150,295 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rear silencer support mounting broken off (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 142,912 miles

Both wiper blades split

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 137,854 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 137,853 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 122,772 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Nov 2013 122,772 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 103,747 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 83,695 miles

slight play in both rear upper shock top mounts

Pass 15 Nov 2010 65,159 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 15 Nov 2010 65,159 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 64,627 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 62,519 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 57,353 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 42,404 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2006 30,581 miles

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

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)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 30,581 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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WL52 GPO is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 GPO, 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 GPO is a 2002 Ford Fusion, first registered on 5 December 2002.

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