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WX52 ZSL

2002 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2020
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

97,143 mi
Last recorded97,143 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX52 ZSL
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2019 97,143 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and floor pan also corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play and causing tyre to wear unevenly, on outer edge (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and floor pan corroded also (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 97,143 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced No image on beam (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced No image on beam (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake fluid slightly dirty

Central Rear Coil spring corroded at its base, beneath blistered protective paint (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine oil contamination to both front steering rack rubber gaiters

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and floor pan also corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play and causing tyre to wear unevenly, on outer edge (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Coolant leak ()

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded at its base, beneath its blistered protective paint (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and floor pan corroded also (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 90,417 miles

Brake fluid dirty but not considered contaminated

Engine mounting starting to deteriorate but not resulting in excessive movement

Nearside Rear wheel bearing -play/movement detected not deemed excessive

Offside Rear tyre on/close to 2mm tread depth (legal limits 1.6mm) advise early replacement

Some corrosion to rear coil springs at lower sections

Fail 11 Sep 2018 90,417 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid dirty but not considered contaminated

Engine mounting starting to deteriorate but not resulting in excessive movement

Nearside Rear wheel bearing -play/movement detected not deemed excessive

Offside Rear tyre on/close to 2mm tread depth (legal limits 1.6mm) advise early replacement

Some corrosion to rear coil springs at lower sections

Pass 7 Sep 2017 83,563 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 83,563 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 75,890 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 72,595 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover loose

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage Steering Rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 72,595 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover loose

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage Steering Rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Oct 2014 69,067 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

bonnet catch worn.

front brake disc`s slightly worn/lipped.

nearside rear shock absorber sleve broken away.

slight cut in nearside front outer tyre wall.

Pass 13 Oct 2014 69,067 miles

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

bonnet catch worn.

front brake disc`s slightly worn/lipped.

nearside rear shock absorber sleve broken away.

slight cut in nearside front outer tyre wall.

Pass 9 Oct 2013 65,307 miles

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

bonnet catch release lever mechanism worn.

front brake disc`s slightly worn [lipped]

offside rear shock absorber sleve broken away.

Fail 8 Oct 2013 65,307 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

bonnet catch release lever mechanism worn.

front brake disc`s slightly worn [lipped]

offside rear shock absorber sleve broken away.

Pass 12 Oct 2012 62,247 miles

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

bonnet catch lever mechanism worn.

front brake disc`s slightly worn [lipped]

nearside front and offside rear tyres worn,2.0mm-2.5mm.

offside front wiper blade ends split.

offside rear shock absorber sleve broken away.

slight cuts in nearside front outer tyre wall.

Fail 12 Oct 2012 62,247 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

bonnet catch lever mechanism worn.

front brake disc`s slightly worn [lipped]

nearside front and offside rear tyres worn,2.0mm-2.5mm.

offside front wiper blade ends split.

offside rear shock absorber sleve broken away.

slight cuts in nearside front outer tyre wall.

Pass 24 Oct 2011 58,661 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 58,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 51,926 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2011 51,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 45,216 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Jan 2010 45,216 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 41,344 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 41,344 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 34,396 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 25,431 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 18,936 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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WX52 ZSL is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 ZSL, 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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WX52 ZSL is a 2002 Ford Fusion, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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