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EK52 LFZ

2002 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

84,833 mi
Last recorded84,833 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 84,833 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

general corrosion rear beam

Pass 14 Oct 2024 78,084 miles

Rear both axle bushes are starting to perish

Fail 9 Oct 2024 78,081 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear both axle bushes are starting to perish

Pass 8 Sep 2022 72,328 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2022 72,328 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 68,842 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 67,970 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Water damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 67,963 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Water damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 67,533 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 67,533 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 66,962 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 66,340 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 65,879 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 65,879 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 64,863 miles

Offside Front play in inner steering rack joint

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 64,304 miles

play in offside inner steering rack

Pass 4 Sep 2013 63,901 miles

offside inner steering rack joint has play

Pass 22 Aug 2012 63,416 miles

handbrake travel needs adjusting

play in offside inner steering rack

Pass 30 Aug 2011 62,244 miles

play offside inner steering rack

rattle from exhaust

Pass 9 Sep 2010 60,822 miles

play in offside inner steering rack

Fail 8 Sep 2010 60,822 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)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

play in offside inner steering rack

Pass 16 Sep 2009 53,960 miles

handbrake travel needs adjusting

Pass 2 Oct 2008 45,761 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 37,120 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 37,120 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front and rear wipers smear

Pass 2 Oct 2006 28,534 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 LFZ is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 LFZ, 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 LFZ registered?

EK52 LFZ is a 2002 Ford Fusion, first registered on 14 October 2002.

Is EK52 LFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK52 LFZ shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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