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AJ02 SGX

2002 Ford Fusion

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

114,123 mi
Last recorded114,123 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 SGX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2013 114,123 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 31 Jul 2013 114,123 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 14 May 2013 110,508 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 104,354 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 30 Jul 2011 92,983 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 92,983 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 85,308 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Aug 2010 85,308 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2009 73,640 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 73,436 miles

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

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

osr light lense cracked but not showing white light

vehicle has very bad oil leak suspet turbo area

Pass 31 Jul 2008 62,436 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 62,436 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 50,614 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 50,614 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 38,411 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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AJ02 SGX is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 AJ02 SGX, 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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AJ02 SGX is a 2002 Ford Fusion, first registered on 26 July 2002.

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