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AF52 AOO

2002 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

101,354 mi
Last recorded101,354 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 AOO
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2014 101,354 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2013 89,374 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

lower gearbox mounting weak

offside front tyre on limit

Fail 1 Nov 2013 89,374 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

lower gearbox mounting weak

offside front tyre on limit

Pass 1 Nov 2012 81,885 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 81,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 74,030 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 74,029 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 67,434 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 67,434 miles

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 58,931 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 58,931 miles

Nearside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Sep 2008 52,033 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 52,033 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 45,273 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 38,520 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 31,110 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 31,110 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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AF52 AOO is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 AF52 AOO, 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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AF52 AOO is a 2002 Ford Fusion, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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