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EK52 LRA

2002 Ford Fusion

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

116,443 mi
Last recorded116,443 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK52 LRA
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 116,443 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 113,599 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 112,138 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 110,242 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 97,991 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2021 97,991 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 95,471 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 91,631 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 86,551 miles

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 79,634 miles

Front Oil leak Engine bay area and around subframe area. ()

Pass 6 Oct 2016 72,815 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 66,909 miles

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

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

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

oil leak on engine

Fail 8 Oct 2015 66,909 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

oil leak on engine

Pass 25 Sep 2014 60,826 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2013 54,829 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 47,721 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 40,754 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 31,475 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 26,953 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 23,694 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 20,039 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 16,178 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 LRA is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LRA, 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 LRA registered?

EK52 LRA is a 2002 Ford Fusion, first registered on 22 October 2002.

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