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FV52 MKC

2002 Ford Fusion

Grey Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,013 mi
Last recorded143,013 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV52 MKC
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 143,013 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 132,944 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2023 125,564 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2023 125,564 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 120,504 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear X 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and box in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 111,038 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Jul 2021 111,037 miles

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 99,495 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2020 99,495 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2019 92,647 miles

Front brake flexi ferrels have slight corrosion

Pass 4 May 2018 89,773 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 86,314 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 86,314 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 82,626 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 78,925 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 73,782 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 69,143 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 65,192 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 65,192 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 62,360 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2011 62,358 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 55,641 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 49,856 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 49,856 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 44,024 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 38,881 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 33,231 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 26,269 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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FV52 MKC is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FV52 MKC, 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 FV52 MKC registered?

FV52 MKC is a 2002 Ford Fusion, first registered on 18 December 2002.

Is FV52 MKC safe to buy?

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