2002 · 22 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2002 Ford Fusion MOT pass rate and common faults

498 MOT tests in 2024. 54.8% passed first time, compared with 58.1% for all cars the same age.

94Below average
Passed first time54.8%
Failed or needed repairs45.2%
Typical mileage at test96,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 498 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Service brake imbalance: across an axle7.2%
  2. Stop lamp: not working6.8%
  3. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect5.6%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak5.0%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.0%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.0%
  7. Position lamp: not working3.8%
  8. Service brake performance: efficiency below requirements3.0%
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid3.0%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics38.0%
  2. Brakes24.9%
  3. Suspension20.9%
  4. Emissions & leaks14.1%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)12.2%
  6. Tyres6.2%
  7. Body & chassis6.2%
  8. Steering3.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded28.1%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.3%
  3. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened15.5%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine15.1%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure14.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: service brake imbalance: across an axle. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2002 Ford Fusion?

In 2024, 54.8% of 2002 Ford Fusion cars passed their MOT first time, across 498 tests. The average for all 22-year-old cars was 58.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2002 Ford Fusion?

The most common failure reasons were service brake imbalance: across an axle; stop lamp: not working; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2002 Ford Fusion reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 94, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).