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AE52 MVC

2002 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2024
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

112,400 mi
Last recorded112,400 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2024 112,400 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also has slight play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rotten and holed at axle mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rotten and holed at axle mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both heavily deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides heavily corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

steering arms have slight play

water pump noisy and pulley wobbling

Pass 26 Jun 2023 107,407 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill inner and outer (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill inner and outer (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 105,850 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 105,850 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 103,498 miles

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))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 101,061 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 97,760 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 93,249 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 87,654 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 81,495 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 75,266 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 68,499 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 62,208 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 62,208 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 5 Nov 2012 58,611 miles

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

exhaust flexi damaged

n/s/f anti roll bar link gator deteriorated on rubber gator

o/s/f brake flexi metal pipe corroding

Pass 21 Nov 2011 51,288 miles

rear shocker bumpstops in poor condition

Pass 25 Nov 2010 44,431 miles

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

n/s/r shock absorber shroud detached

Pass 12 Nov 2009 37,902 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 17 Nov 2008 31,330 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 31,330 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 25,154 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 17,614 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 10,493 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 MVC is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Green 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 MVC, 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 MVC is a 2002 Ford Fusion, first registered on 16 September 2002.

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