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EF52 VSZ

2002 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

96,615 mi
Last recorded96,615 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF52 VSZ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 96,615 miles

Rear shock absorbers' covers corroded and detached

Fail 20 May 2024 96,486 miles

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust silencer likely to become detached Pipe cracked near silencer (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear shock absorbers' covers corroded and detached

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing much fluid to the windscreen

rear exhaust heat shield insecure (fixings corroded)

Pass 27 Sep 2022 79,331 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 79,331 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 78,144 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 78,144 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 76,397 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 74,755 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 72,612 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 72,610 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Pass 25 Sep 2017 68,460 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 3 Oct 2016 63,735 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 57,438 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 63,650 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both headlamp lenses oxidised

engine fault lamp illuminated

Fail 21 Oct 2014 63,650 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both headlamp lenses oxidised

engine fault lamp illuminated

Fail 14 Oct 2014 53,486 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine light on

Pass 3 Oct 2013 51,216 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 51,204 miles

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

oxygen sensor req;

Pass 14 Dec 2011 48,563 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 48,563 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 12 Dec 2011 48,536 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

wheel alignment

Fail 6 Dec 2010 45,285 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 45,285 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 41,866 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 37,513 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 37,513 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 11 Dec 2007 31,968 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 31,968 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 28,194 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 19,230 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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EF52 VSZ is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EF52 VSZ, 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 EF52 VSZ registered?

EF52 VSZ is a 2002 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 December 2002.

Is EF52 VSZ safe to buy?

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