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AE52 ZYM

2002 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

103,161 mi
Last recorded103,161 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2022 103,161 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 101,575 miles

rear brake effort low

rear coil springs rusty

Fail 15 Nov 2021 101,569 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

engine overheated during emission test, fan not working

rear brake effort low

rear coil springs rusty

Pass 11 Nov 2020 97,137 miles

both rear coil springs rusty

both steering rack gaiters starting to perish

rear service brake figures slightly low

Fail 11 Nov 2020 97,137 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both rear coil springs rusty

both steering rack gaiters starting to perish

rear service brake figures slightly low

Pass 23 Oct 2019 91,958 miles

cut in outer sidewall of o/s/r tyre and tread getting low

n/s/f tyre starting to perish

n/s/r tyre tread getting low

o/s/r coil spring weak

steering rack gaiters starting to perish

Fail 23 Oct 2019 91,955 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. reflector loose (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

cut in outer sidewall of o/s/r tyre and tread getting low

n/s/f tyre starting to perish

n/s/r tyre tread getting low

o/s/r coil spring weak

steering rack gaiters starting to perish

Pass 31 Oct 2018 80,933 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 80,933 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 70,491 miles

rear shock absorber shrouds insecure

Fail 14 Nov 2017 70,491 miles

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

rear shock absorber shrouds insecure

Pass 29 Oct 2016 58,918 miles

Steering rack/bulkhead rubbers missing - cheap steering rack fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2015 53,282 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 50,283 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Nov 2014 50,283 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2013 48,025 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 31 Oct 2013 48,025 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 45,301 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 41,562 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2010 37,820 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 33,787 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 33,787 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2008 28,936 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 23,744 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 7 Nov 2006 18,303 miles

tyres worn edges tracking

Fail 7 Nov 2006 18,303 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

tyres worn edges tracking

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 ZYM is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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