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GN52 VLS

2002 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

97,468 mi
Last recorded97,468 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN52 VLS
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 97,468 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2025 97,468 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 94,114 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 91,575 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 88,265 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2022 88,265 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 83,524 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing low close to wear bars

Fail 29 Jan 2021 83,524 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres wearing low close to wear bars

Pass 31 Jan 2020 80,015 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 75,662 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 75,445 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Jul 2016 74,918 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 73,144 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 69,455 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 65,689 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 61,772 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 58,312 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 58,312 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 53,095 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs slight wear

Pass 6 Jul 2009 48,074 miles

front pads 3/4 worn

Pass 8 Jul 2008 42,328 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 35,896 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 28,304 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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GN52 VLS is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 GN52 VLS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GN52 VLS registered?

GN52 VLS is a 2002 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is GN52 VLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN52 VLS shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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