2002 Ford Fusion · 2,030 MOT tests
2002 Ford Fusion reliability
2002 Ford Fusions fail 46.4% of first MOT tests, 10% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 11 Fusion years (2,030 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford Fusions: 40.6%)
- 46.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Fusions: 40.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 10% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 20
- 96,059
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 20
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,030
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2002 against the years either side
- 2003 cars: 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2002 car does worse)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 9.8% of tests fail here (27% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: seat belts and airbags, 45% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2002 car carries a 51 plate (January–February 2002), or a 02 plate (March–August 2002), or a 52 plate (September–December 2002).
Common problems
What fails on a 2002 Ford Fusion
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics25.3%
- Suspension17.2%
- Brakes15.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors9.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks8.9%
- Tyres6.3%
- Body, chassis and structure5.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Stop lamp not working 6.5%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Service brakes uneven across an axle 5.96%
One wheel is braking much less than its pair, so the car may pull to one side and stop poorly.
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 5.81%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 4.73%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.68%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 4.48%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (24.63%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.78%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (13.15%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (12.51%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (12.07%) · Number plate lettering deteriorating (7.73%)
Other years
Every Ford Fusion year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2002 Ford Fusion reliable?
2002 Ford Fusions fail 46.4% of first MOT tests, 10% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 11 Fusion years (2,030 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2002 Ford Fusion MOT?
Most often stop lamp not working (6.5% of tests), service brakes uneven across an axle (5.96% of tests), headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect (5.81% of tests).
How many miles should a 2002 Ford Fusion have done?
At its MOT aged about 20, a typical 2002 Ford Fusion shows 96,059 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2002 car?
A car first registered in 2002 carries a 51 plate (January–February 2002), or a 02 plate (March–August 2002), or a 52 plate (September–December 2002).
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