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AF52 AVB

2002 Ford Fusion

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

133,023 mi
Last recorded133,023 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 AVB
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 133,023 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 133,023 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 124,616 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

advise rear brake check

Fail 2 Aug 2017 124,613 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

advise rear brake check

Pass 3 Aug 2016 116,057 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Jul 2016 116,054 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Jun 2015 105,951 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 99,139 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 92,260 miles

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

Nearside front tyre valve slightly deteriorated.

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

Offside front tyre valve slightly deteriorated.

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Slight coolant leak (sassuming from thermostat housing)

slight oil leak.

Fail 12 Jun 2013 92,260 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside front tyre valve slightly deteriorated.

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

Offside front tyre valve slightly deteriorated.

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Slight coolant leak (sassuming from thermostat housing)

slight oil leak.

Pass 9 May 2012 89,097 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 82,146 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 69,795 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 69,614 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 56,509 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 56,509 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 37,916 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 25,699 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 24,760 miles

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 AVB is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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