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BU52 TXF

2002 Ford Fusion

Grey Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,610 mi
Last recorded98,610 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 TXF
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 98,610 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear TYRE TREAD ON 3MM

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 97,391 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2024 97,391 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 97,187 miles

OSR TYRE ON 3MM OF TREAD

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

REAR SPRINGS CORRODED

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED

Pass 28 Nov 2022 94,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

n/s rear tyre close to legal limit (2mm)

wind screen cracked.

Pass 30 Nov 2021 91,803 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges 3mm on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 91,803 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges 3mm on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 89,615 miles

Offside Front brake pipe @ wheel end corroded

Rear road spring corroded

nearside rear tyre on 3mm/2mm uneven wear 1956015

Pass 1 Nov 2019 86,115 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 81,159 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 76,778 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 74,213 miles

Both rear coil springs slightly corroded

Both rear tyres wearing on edge

Fail 7 Oct 2016 74,213 miles

Both rear coil springs slightly corroded

Both rear tyres wearing on edge

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 69,920 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Oct 2015 69,920 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 67,429 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Oct 2014 67,429 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 64,454 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 60,751 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 56,665 miles

Rear number plate is starting to deteriorate.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Oct 2011 56,665 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear number plate is starting to deteriorate.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 51,919 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 46,933 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 41,079 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 34,832 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 28,618 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 22,734 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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BU52 TXF is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BU52 TXF, 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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What year was BU52 TXF registered?

BU52 TXF is a 2002 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 November 2002.

Is BU52 TXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 TXF shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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