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EK52 WKE

2002 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2023
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

77,683 mi
Last recorded77,683 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2024 77,683 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Doesnt Work When Position Light Is On (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2023

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 77,223 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 76,766 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 76,728 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Dec 2020 76,728 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 76,628 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached loose (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive under car (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2019 76,628 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached loose (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive under car (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 76,223 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2018 76,223 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 75,886 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 75,886 miles

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear nail in tyre leaking

Pass 26 Oct 2016 75,577 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 75,576 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 74,751 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear both side shock absorber bump stop damaged

Fail 2 Nov 2015 74,751 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit +perished (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear both side shock absorber bump stop damaged

Pass 15 Nov 2014 73,681 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

bonnet very hard to open sometimes opened after 10th try and securely closed

both front tyres out of shape slightly

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 14 Nov 2014 73,679 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

bonnet very hard to open sometimes opened after 10th try and securely closed

both front tyres out of shape slightly

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 16 Oct 2013 72,265 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 72,265 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 70,751 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Oct 2012 70,751 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 68,730 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 68,730 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 64,569 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 60,637 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 53,802 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 45,909 miles

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

o/s/r centre cap loose

Pass 31 Oct 2006 35,544 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 WKE is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 WKE, 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 WKE is a 2002 Ford Fusion, first registered on 18 October 2002.

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