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YR52 ESU

2002 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

132,084 mi
Last recorded132,084 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR52 ESU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2024 132,084 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

general corrosion to underneath components

headlamp lenses faded

Pass 29 Aug 2023 129,103 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 126,974 miles

Exhaust System Corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2019 123,256 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust flex worn

rear transmission mount rubber bush worn

Pass 27 Sep 2018 118,329 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 112,434 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 106,662 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2016 106,662 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 100,372 miles

Headlamps deteriorated n/s and o/s

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 93,375 miles

Slight corrosion to front to rear brake pipes.

Pass 30 Sep 2013 86,320 miles

Corrosion to brake pipes at rear and covered in grease.

Pass 28 Sep 2012 80,234 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 70,709 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 70,708 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 56,772 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 43,767 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 29,864 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 19,676 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 19,675 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 15,971 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 12,379 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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YR52 ESU is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YR52 ESU, 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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YR52 ESU is a 2002 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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