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YJ52 FMZ

2002 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

79,971 mi
Last recorded79,971 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ52 FMZ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 79,971 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 65,046 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 58,076 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside door mirror glass loose

Fail 27 Jul 2022 58,076 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside door mirror glass loose

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 52,307 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 52,307 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 49,180 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2020 49,180 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 46,062 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 46,062 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 43,668 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 42,622 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2017 42,620 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded behind wheel arch liner (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 40,988 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 40,988 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2015 39,238 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 37,320 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 34,924 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 34,924 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 32,673 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 29,992 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 27,104 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jul 2009 23,881 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 16 Jul 2008 19,694 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 15,401 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 11,665 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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YJ52 FMZ is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 YJ52 FMZ, 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 YJ52 FMZ registered?

YJ52 FMZ is a 2002 Ford Fusion, first registered on 21 December 2002.

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The MOT history for YJ52 FMZ shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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