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FE52 VZR

2002 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

130,445 mi
Last recorded130,445 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE52 VZR
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 130,445 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2025 130,445 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 128,671 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis and inner sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear end damaged

Fail 28 Feb 2024 128,671 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis and inner sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear end damaged

Pass 23 Feb 2023 126,164 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 124,973 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 122,500 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2021 122,500 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 121,423 miles

brake pipes corroding

rear chassis corroding

rear end minor accident damage

Fail 8 Feb 2020 121,423 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

brake pipes corroding

rear chassis corroding

rear end minor accident damage

Pass 5 Feb 2019 119,088 miles

front brake discs worn

handbrake low 19%

nearside and offside rear chassis corroded

nearside and offside rear floor to sills corroded

offside and nearside front ball joints dust covers split

play in nearside rear wheel bearing

rear boot damaged

rear inner wings arch liners fitted

Fail 5 Feb 2019 119,080 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

front brake discs worn

handbrake low 19%

nearside and offside rear chassis corroded

nearside and offside rear floor to sills corroded

offside and nearside front ball joints dust covers split

play in nearside rear wheel bearing

rear boot damaged

rear inner wings arch liners fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2018 116,652 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 113,384 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 106,837 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 102,074 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 97,051 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 90,733 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2013 90,733 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 80,867 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 71,948 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 61,737 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 52,492 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 41,828 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 41,828 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2007 31,941 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2007 31,941 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 29,827 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 19,713 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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FE52 VZR 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 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 FE52 VZR, 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 FE52 VZR registered?

FE52 VZR is a 2002 Ford Fusion, first registered on 16 September 2002.

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