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889 XMU

2002 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

103,568 mi
Last recorded103,568 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration889 XMU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 103,568 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 99,217 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 94,152 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 88,744 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 82,692 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2020 77,077 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 69,086 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 60,043 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 52,403 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 45,640 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

offside front CV gaiter leaking

Pass 29 Sep 2015 36,938 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 36,938 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 24,258 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 20,677 miles

exhaust getting rusty

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 13 Sep 2013 20,677 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

exhaust getting rusty

ns sill damaged

Pass 21 Sep 2012 20,419 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 20,033 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 20,033 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 19,659 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 19,194 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 18,856 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 18,296 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 17,836 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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889 XMU is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 889 XMU, 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 889 XMU registered?

889 XMU is a 2002 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is 889 XMU safe to buy?

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