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AJ02 TLV

2002 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

118,305 mi
Last recorded118,305 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 118,305 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Jan 2026 118,297 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (polish) (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up also excessive play. (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm also heavily cracked and 15 years old. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked, under inflated and also 15 years old. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracked. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 106,016 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2024 105,330 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2023 104,048 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 103,004 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 May 2021 102,631 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 102,631 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 May 2020 102,027 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2020 102,027 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2019 160,897 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 100,414 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 99,948 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 99,041 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 99,041 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 96,573 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 91,741 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 83,870 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2013 83,870 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 76,647 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 66,518 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 58,920 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 51,131 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 44,075 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 34,137 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 26,512 miles

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

Nearside 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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AJ02 TLV is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TLV, 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 TLV is a 2002 Ford Fusion, first registered on 25 July 2002.

Is AJ02 TLV safe to buy?

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