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EK52 FCE

2002 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,492 mi
Last recorded97,492 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK52 FCE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2022 97,492 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 97,491 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play Dangerous (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 86,044 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2021 86,044 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Upper 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))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 76,146 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 76,019 miles

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

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 61,135 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 60,838 miles

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 50,752 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Jan 2018 50,752 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 49,107 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)

oil leak

Fail 22 Oct 2015 49,107 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 Stop lamp not working and highlevel (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2014 40,684 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 12 Oct 2013 28,336 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 19,776 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 14,045 miles

Slight mist of oil around steering rack

Fail 28 Oct 2011 14,045 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Slight mist of oil around steering rack

Fail 1 Nov 2010 8,655 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 8,655 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 5,012 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 3,945 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 3,372 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 2,894 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 2,282 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 FCE is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EK52 FCE, 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 EK52 FCE registered?

EK52 FCE is a 2002 Ford Fusion, first registered on 28 October 2002.

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