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EX52 JDJ

2002 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

134,607 mi
Last recorded134,607 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 JDJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 134,607 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2026 134,607 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 128,770 miles

Front Headlights present poor image

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

Various metal brake pipes corroded

Various underside corrosion

Fail 7 Jan 2025 128,704 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Headlights present poor image

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

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

Various metal brake pipes corroded

Various underside corrosion

Pass 15 Jan 2024 120,986 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Various underside corrosion

Various underside oil leak

Fail 8 Jan 2024 120,824 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Various underside corrosion

Various underside oil leak

Pass 29 Dec 2022 111,069 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 101,141 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 13 Jan 2022 101,140 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 91,653 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2021 91,653 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 83,707 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2020 83,707 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 72,844 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2019 72,844 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 62,928 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 54,042 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 50,034 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 49,894 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 49,626 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 48,115 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Jan 2012 46,850 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 46,850 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 43,809 miles

n/s front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 15 Jan 2010 41,364 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 38,807 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 34,240 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 29,911 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 25,681 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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EX52 JDJ is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 EX52 JDJ, 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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EX52 JDJ is a 2002 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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