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AE52 LCN

2002 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,043 mi
Last recorded115,043 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2018 115,043 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 115,043 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 108,439 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 108,433 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 103,377 miles

advanced corrosion front coil springs

Pass 29 Jun 2015 100,045 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside handbrake cable return spring not located properly

Fail 29 Jun 2015 100,045 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside handbrake cable return spring not located properly

Pass 2 Jul 2014 97,266 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 91,337 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2013 91,337 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 83,185 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 73,343 miles

headlight aims not clear

n/s rear tyre worn slightly on the outer edge

Fail 16 Sep 2011 73,343 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn and rusty

front brake pads appear to be getting low

headlight aims not clear

n/s rear tyre worn slightly on the outer edge

needs tracking

Pass 17 Sep 2010 63,553 miles

slight weep from the steering rack

Fail 17 Sep 2010 63,553 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

power steering belt slightly frayed

slight weep from the steering rack

Pass 22 Sep 2009 56,262 miles

slight weep from the steering rack

Fail 22 Sep 2009 56,262 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

both front tyres are worn low

slight weep from the steering rack

Pass 19 Sep 2008 46,842 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 34,178 miles

slight weep from the steering rack

Pass 18 Sep 2006 21,502 miles

n/s front tyre worn on the outer edge

n/s rear tyre worn on the outer edge

o/s front tyre worn on the edges

slight weep steering rack

Pass 12 Sep 2005 12,891 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 LCN is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AE52 LCN, 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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AE52 LCN is a 2002 Ford Fusion, first registered on 17 September 2002.

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