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AE52 LNK

2002 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

64,111 mi
Last recorded64,111 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 LNK
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 64,111 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 61,039 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 52,638 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 47,255 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 47,073 miles

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

offside top strut mount getting corroded

poor image both headlamps

Pass 13 Mar 2019 46,807 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both top strut mounts getting corroded

front calipers getting corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2019 46,790 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both top strut mounts getting corroded

front calipers getting corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2018 46,157 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 45,219 miles

brake pipes to rear flexes showing signs of corrosion

front and rear subframes getting corroded

front struts getting corroded

poor image both headlamps

rear subframe mounting points and undersills getting corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2016 43,983 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 42,598 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 40,998 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2014 40,988 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 38,962 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 2 Mar 2012 36,986 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2012 36,986 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2011 34,826 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

offside rear service brake effort only just met requirements advise furter service or adjustment

Pass 7 Mar 2011 34,826 miles

offside rear service brake effort only just met requirements advise furter service or adjustment

Pass 7 Aug 2010 32,835 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 28,007 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 23,535 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 18,722 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 13,446 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 LNK is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 AE52 LNK, 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 LNK is a 2002 Ford Fusion, first registered on 16 September 2002.

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