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EK52 RKJ

2002 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,015 mi
Last recorded118,015 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK52 RKJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 118,015 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 114,531 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 19 Jun 2018 101,404 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2018 101,404 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 97,184 miles

front wipers wearing

o/s/r lamp lens cracked

oil leak

Pass 27 May 2016 91,819 miles

bonnet latch works but broken

Fail 26 May 2016 91,819 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect too low (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

bonnet latch works but broken

Pass 19 May 2015 84,376 miles

centre brake light not working

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 19 May 2015 84,376 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

centre brake light not working

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 19 May 2014 77,983 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 May 2014 77,983 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 71,947 miles

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

n/s/r shock absorber cover detatched

Fail 20 May 2013 71,947 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

n/s/r shock absorber cover detatched

Pass 26 May 2012 66,013 miles

power steering level low

windscreen wipers smearing

Fail 26 May 2012 66,013 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

power steering level low

windscreen wipers smearing

Pass 9 May 2011 61,549 miles

Bodywork damage around vehicle.

Covers fitted to vehicle.

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

Fail 9 May 2011 61,549 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Bodywork damage around vehicle.

Covers fitted to vehicle.

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

Rear tyres cracking,low tread strong advise.

Pass 2 Jun 2010 54,836 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2009 51,197 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 51,197 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 44,205 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 36,755 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 31,564 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 24,979 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 RKJ is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Grey 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 RKJ, 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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EK52 RKJ is a 2002 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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