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EK52 LPJ

2002 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,737 mi
Last recorded96,737 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK52 LPJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 96,737 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2025 96,737 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 90,590 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 88,257 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 85,269 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 85,269 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 80,944 miles

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 12 Jan 2021 80,944 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 18 Jul 2019 76,462 miles

rear exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2018 73,467 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front poor but clear (3.4 (b) (i))

rear exhaust hangers corroded

rear heatshield above backbox corroding on mounting bolts

Pass 23 Oct 2017 69,351 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 65,571 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking on inner edge

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on inner edge

Offside Front tyre cracking on inner edge

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 65,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking on inner edge

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on inner edge

Offside Front tyre cracking on inner edge

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 62,138 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014
Fail 7 Oct 2013 53,966 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 53,966 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 50,215 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 46,714 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 43,235 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 38,886 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 31,570 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 25,311 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 20,562 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 15,627 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 LPJ is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LPJ, 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 LPJ registered?

EK52 LPJ is a 2002 Ford Fusion, first registered on 13 November 2002.

Is EK52 LPJ safe to buy?

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