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AE52 XAT

2002 Ford Fusion

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

63,879 mi
Last recorded63,879 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 XAT
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2016 63,879 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded side of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake discs surface corrosion

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear tyres surface cracking poor in between tread no cords/ply exposed at time

Pass 6 Nov 2014 62,613 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front wipers smear slightly

rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust reasonably secure

Fail 5 Nov 2014 62,613 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front wipers smear slightly

rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust reasonably secure

Pass 20 Nov 2013 61,588 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 60,995 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 59,441 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2010 57,802 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

slight play in N/S/F rack-end

Pass 31 Jul 2010 57,802 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in N/S/F rack-end

Pass 1 Aug 2009 55,211 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 52,883 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 49,948 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 49,948 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 47,127 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 39,294 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 39,121 miles

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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 XAT is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XAT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE52 XAT registered?

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

Is AE52 XAT safe to buy?

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