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EA52 JEJ

2002 Ford Fusion

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,969 mi
Last recorded82,969 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA52 JEJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 82,969 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 30 Sep 2025 82,969 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 77,603 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 77,603 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 73,999 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 68,834 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 64,149 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 May 2020 61,375 miles

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

both rear shock absorbers not functioning as intended

Fail 19 May 2020 61,357 miles

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

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

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

both rear shock absorbers not functioning as intended

Pass 22 Feb 2018 57,305 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 57,301 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle performance low (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 51,116 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 50,697 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 49,869 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Feb 2015 49,869 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 45,581 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 40,750 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 35,235 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 27,795 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 25,211 miles

front tyers wearing on edges osr tyre starting to perish

Fail 10 Feb 2010 25,211 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front tyers wearing on edges osr tyre starting to perish

Pass 17 Feb 2009 22,208 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Feb 2008 18,111 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 13,608 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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EA52 JEJ is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EA52 JEJ, 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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EA52 JEJ is a 2002 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 November 2002.

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