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AJ02 TBO

2002 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests35 (21 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,890 mi
Last recorded109,890 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 TBO
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 14 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 109,890 miles

Corrosion on rear box sections near axle mounts

Damage to fuel tank

Damage to o/s front wing

Gearbox mount splitting/play

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Seatbelt webbing at o/s fraying

Fail 13 Feb 2026 109,890 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Corrosion on rear box sections near axle mounts

Damage to fuel tank

Damage to o/s front wing

Gearbox mount splitting/play

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Seatbelt webbing at o/s fraying

Pass 27 Feb 2025 107,219 miles

Blow on exhaust

Corrosion on o/s front metal brake pipe

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Seatbelt webbing fraying at o/s

Fail 26 Feb 2025 107,215 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Blow on exhaust

Corrosion on o/s front metal brake pipe

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Seatbelt webbing fraying at o/s

Pass 12 Mar 2024 105,669 miles

Corrosion On rear axle , exhaust and rear chassis rails

Headlamps faded

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded

Offside Front Wing damaged

Offside Rear Lens cracked

Oil leak on engine

Fail 12 Mar 2024 105,669 miles

Corrosion On rear axle , exhaust and rear chassis rails

Headlamps faded

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded

Offside Front Wing damaged

Offside Rear Lens cracked

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak on engine

Pass 7 Feb 2023 103,978 miles

Ball joint covers cracking

Corrosion on exhaust system

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded

Offside Front Wing damaged

Offside Rear Light unit damaged

Fail 7 Feb 2023 103,978 miles

Ball joint covers cracking

Corrosion on exhaust system

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded

Offside Front Wing damaged

Offside Rear Light unit damaged

Pass 7 Feb 2022 101,070 miles

Corrosion on o/s metal brake pipe

Front seat belt webbing at o/s frayed

Oil leak on engine

Rear tyre at o/s wearing on outer edge

Pass 16 Feb 2021 98,302 miles

Damage to o/s front wing

Rear tyre at o/s wearing on outer edge, nail in tread & perishing/cracking

Fail 10 Feb 2021 98,287 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Damage to o/s front wing

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear tyre at o/s wearing on outer edge, nail in tread & perishing/cracking

Pass 10 Feb 2020 96,382 miles

Damage to o/s front wing

Nail in o/s rear tyre

Oil leak on engine

Fail 3 Feb 2020 96,376 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Damage to o/s front wing

Nail in o/s rear tyre

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak on engine

Pass 22 Jan 2019 93,670 miles

Damage to o/s front wing

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 93,585 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Damage to o/s front wing

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 89,766 miles

Damage to o/s front wing

Front tyre at n/s wearing on edges

Front tyre at o/s wearing on inner edge

Fail 7 Feb 2018 89,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Damage to o/s front wing

Front tyre at n/s wearing on edges

Front tyre at o/s wearing on inner edge

Headlight lenses faded o/s & n/s

Headlight lenses faded o/s & n/s

Pass 8 Feb 2017 86,310 miles

Damage to o/s front wing

Fail 30 Jan 2017 86,238 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Damage to o/s front wing

Pass 11 Feb 2016 81,764 miles

N/s rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 11 Feb 2016 81,764 miles

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

N/s rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 7 Jan 2015 77,228 miles

Damage to o/s front wing.

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 77,228 miles

Damage to o/s front wing.

Pass 14 Jan 2014 74,749 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

n/s/f wiper split but still clears screen

o/s/f wiper split but still clears screen

pas pump weeping slightly

steering rack weeping slightly

Fail 10 Jan 2014 74,749 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

n/s/f wiper split but still clears screen

o/s/f wiper split but still clears screen

pas pump weeping slightly

steering rack weeping slightly

Pass 14 Dec 2012 70,669 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 70,669 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 66,843 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 61,184 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 52,776 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 48,505 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 40,251 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres at 2/1.6 mm both worn very low on inner edge 195/60/15H

Pass 11 Jul 2007 29,767 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 29,767 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 20,044 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 TBO is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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