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EK52 DZL

2002 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

169,030 mi
Last recorded169,030 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK52 DZL
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2025 169,030 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 165,370 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 Feb 2024 165,370 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 162,874 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2023 162,777 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 149,948 miles

Door open! Dashboard Warning Light On Constantly

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

Fail 1 Dec 2021 149,945 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Door open! Dashboard Warning Light On Constantly

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 149,294 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm approx, Slightly Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2020 149,294 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm approx, Slightly Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 148,621 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 144,850 miles

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

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

in dash door warning light on

Fail 12 Dec 2018 144,838 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

in dash door warning light on

Pass 21 Nov 2017 140,468 miles

Rear Nail in tyre both ()

Pass 13 Dec 2016 137,135 miles

Child seat fitted

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2mm + worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 132,047 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2015 132,047 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 125,900 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 117,612 miles

n/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 8 Dec 2012 110,041 miles

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

Offside Front 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 12 Dec 2011 101,520 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 93,023 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 82,979 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 73,216 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 62,508 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 49,613 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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EK52 DZL is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 EK52 DZL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK52 DZL registered?

EK52 DZL is a 2002 Ford Fusion, first registered on 22 November 2002.

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