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WX52 VZS

2002 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

124,437 mi
Last recorded124,437 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX52 VZS
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2016 124,437 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 121,892 miles

all tyres/hb travel/bkbox bracket/aims

Pass 7 Jul 2014 119,253 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

front and rear suspension coil springs showing slight corrosion.

offside front and offside rear tyres worn to 3-4mm.

Fail 4 Jul 2014 119,245 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

front and rear suspension coil springs showing slight corrosion.

offside front and offside rear tyres worn to 3-4mm.

Pass 5 Jul 2013 112,464 miles

rear tyres 3 to 4mm

Pass 6 Nov 2012 107,623 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 107,604 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre getting low 3mm

offside rear tyre getting low 3mm

stonechips on both front headlamps

Pass 11 Oct 2011 94,762 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 94,762 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 80,717 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 80,717 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 67,595 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 67,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 61,751 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 61,748 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 51,013 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 38,352 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 38,352 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2005 27,816 miles

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

Offside 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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WX52 VZS is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WX52 VZS, 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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What year was WX52 VZS registered?

WX52 VZS is a 2002 Ford Fusion, first registered on 10 October 2002.

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