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AE52 ETU

2002 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2023
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

81,835 mi
Last recorded81,835 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 ETU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2023 81,835 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced advise headlamp polish (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced advise headlamp polish (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 79,274 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 79,273 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2021 77,238 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 77,238 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

eml on

Pass 5 Nov 2018 75,175 miles

Nearside Front Inner wheel rim distortion

Nearside Front bumper slight protrusion

Offside Front anti-roll bar drop-link upper ball-joint cover small cut

Fail 5 Nov 2018 75,160 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits READING = 0.64 (Limit = < 0.20) (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner wheel rim distortion

Nearside Front bumper slight protrusion

Offside Front anti-roll bar drop-link upper ball-joint cover small cut

Pass 25 Oct 2017 72,673 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corroding

Fail 25 Oct 2017 72,659 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive READING = 0.44 (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

exhaust system corroding

Pass 9 Nov 2016 70,981 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Nov 2016 70,978 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 70,907 miles

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)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 66,711 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2015 66,709 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 61,133 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 57,030 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 51,748 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 50,177 miles

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

engine light on

Fail 30 Aug 2011 50,163 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 45,868 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 45,866 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2009 42,055 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 42,055 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 37,027 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2008 37,027 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engine light on

Pass 21 Sep 2007 33,487 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 33,487 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 28,530 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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AE52 ETU is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 AE52 ETU, 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 AE52 ETU registered?

AE52 ETU is a 2002 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is AE52 ETU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE52 ETU shows 28 tests with a 53.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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