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AE52 LXA

2002 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2024
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

130,305 mi
Last recorded130,305 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2024
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 LXA
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2024 130,305 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 51% imbalance rear axle/nearside lagging in oparation (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment Park effort 15% /below required limit. Min 16% (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2024 130,305 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 51% imbalance rear axle/nearside lagging in oparation (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment Park effort 15% /below required limit. Min 16% (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 121,016 miles

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

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

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

Rear Advise rear axle slight imbalance braking effort only just met requirements/nearside brake slightly lagging

Rear Parking brake lever adjustment required

Pass 11 Jan 2022 112,876 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 112,875 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened rear axle beam corroded on both sides near mounting points (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 108,776 miles

both front headlamp covers deteriated

Fail 11 Mar 2021 108,776 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle rear service brake imbalance 60% n/s/r lazy (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o//f outer cv boot split/leaking (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Road wheel badly distorted n/s/f road wheel outer rim badly distorted (tyre bulging ) (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak n/s/r (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f bottom ball joint cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f bottom ball joint cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (3.5 (a))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front pads below (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front headlamp covers deteriated

Pass 13 Mar 2020 104,073 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 100,979 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear chassis legs slightly corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2019 100,907 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear chassis legs slightly corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2018 92,904 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

both headlamp images

Fail 15 Sep 2018 92,813 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))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

both headlamp images

Pass 18 Sep 2017 86,345 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both wipers

rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

Fail 18 Sep 2017 86,345 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both wipers

rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

Pass 16 Sep 2016 80,115 miles

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

exhaust corroded and rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 14 Sep 2015 76,194 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both offside (4.1.E.1)

both headlamp images poor

corrosion rear coil springs and exhaust

Fail 12 Sep 2015 76,194 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both offside (4.1.E.1)

both headlamp images poor

corrosion rear coil springs and exhaust

Pass 10 Sep 2014 72,490 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 72,490 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 68,576 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 65,073 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 58,367 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 50,502 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 38,767 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 27,897 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 27,897 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 22,906 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 19,206 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2005 12,393 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 LXA is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 LXA, 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 LXA is a 2002 Ford Fusion, first registered on 23 September 2002.

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