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BG52 LFO

2002 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2025
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,596 mi
Last recorded78,596 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 LFO
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2025 78,596 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Front misted lens

Pass 7 Nov 2024 76,967 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front misted lens both sides

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 73,310 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside front (4.1.4 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (0.1 (b))

front brake disc worn not weakened

Pass 7 Nov 2022 65,582 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 56,590 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 9 Nov 2021 56,590 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Nov 2020 53,564 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approximately 1,000 miles. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 52,402 miles

3000 miles left on front brake discs and pads.

Pass 31 Oct 2018 50,888 miles

3000 miles left on front brake discs and pads.

Fail 31 Oct 2018 50,888 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

3000 miles left on front brake discs and pads.

Pass 25 Oct 2017 49,851 miles

6000 miles left on front brake discs and pads.

Pass 26 Oct 2016 49,572 miles

ECU light on

Pass 2 Nov 2015 47,913 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 45,116 miles

Both rear tyres cracking.

Pass 1 Nov 2013 43,037 miles

Approx 6,000 miles left on front brake discs and pads.

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

Fail 1 Nov 2013 43,037 miles

Approx 6,000 miles left on front brake discs and pads.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 40,789 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 40,789 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 37,910 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 35,198 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 32,244 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 29,105 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 25,318 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 21,843 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 15,577 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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BG52 LFO is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BG52 LFO, 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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BG52 LFO is a 2002 Ford Fusion, first registered on 8 November 2002.

Is BG52 LFO safe to buy?

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