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AE52 YSY

2002 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

157,663 mi
Last recorded157,663 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2017 157,663 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 15 Dec 2017 157,663 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

slight smearing from front wipers

Pass 14 Dec 2016 148,060 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 148,060 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Jan 2016 139,232 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 139,232 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 126,542 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2014 126,542 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 96,153 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear shocks noisey

Fail 16 Dec 2013 96,153 miles

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Dec 2013 96,062 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres are close to limit

coolant expansion bottle is leaking

o/s/f tyre is scrubbed on inner edge

Pass 10 Jan 2013 89,892 miles

both front inner tie rods have play

steering rack has a leak

Pass 19 Dec 2011 82,898 miles

Nearside inner track arm ball joint has slight play

Nearside rear tyre perished (195/60/15V)

Offside inner track arm ball joint has slight play

Fail 19 Dec 2011 82,898 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside inner track arm ball joint has slight play

Nearside rear tyre perished (195/60/15V)

Offside inner track arm ball joint has slight play

Pass 18 Jan 2011 77,641 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 71,359 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 53,373 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 46,315 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f tyre 2mm on the inner and outer edges

Pass 20 Sep 2006 35,810 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 YSY is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YSY, 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 YSY is a 2002 Ford Fusion, first registered on 19 September 2002.

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