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AF52 ATX

2002 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

110,765 mi
Last recorded110,765 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2022
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 ATX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2022 110,765 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides lense faded (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides lense faded (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides pipes on flexible hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated has pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides trailing mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 9 Mar 2021 103,794 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2019 93,620 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 88,004 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 30 Jul 2018 88,004 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 74,628 miles

No access under the bonnet

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

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement Rear engine mounting split but not resulting in excess movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 74,623 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid screen wash inop (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Front wiper blades are torn and not clearing the screen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Nearside headlamp has a product on the lens causing no beam image (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Offside front headlamp has a product on the lens causing no beam image (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working Offside rear brake light not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

No access under the bonnet

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

Rear Rear screenwash inop

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement Rear engine mounting split but not resulting in excess movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear view mirror is not fitted to the car, but other mirrors are fully operational

Pass 27 Jul 2016 64,766 miles

Advise rear shockabsorber dust covers

Centre Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 53,596 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 43,648 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 42,838 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 40,852 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 38,576 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 38,576 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2010 36,313 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 36,313 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 33,032 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 33,032 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 29,290 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 29,243 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 24,880 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 24,880 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 21,637 miles

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

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 ATX is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AF52 ATX, 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 ATX is a 2002 Ford Fusion, first registered on 24 September 2002.

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