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GU52 JKJ

2002 Ford Fusion

Grey Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

67,529 mi
Last recorded67,529 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 JKJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 67,529 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2025 67,528 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 59,597 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2024 59,596 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (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 3 Nov 2023 58,916 miles

Exhaust mounting defective three exhaust mounts perished (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Oct 2022 57,395 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 53,876 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 53,876 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear steel brake pipes rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect leaking (5.3.2 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 51,820 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 50,808 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 49,221 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 47,355 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 47,355 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 46,166 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 44,410 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear 1 exhaust mount rubber split

Rear handbrake cable rubber mount split n/s and o/s

Pass 27 Nov 2014 42,978 miles

o/s/f tyre perishing n/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 3 Dec 2013 41,871 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 40,736 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 38,867 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 38,867 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 37,238 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 35,585 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 33,759 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 31,693 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 29,432 miles

o/s/r tyre perished and cracked

Pass 20 Dec 2005 25,201 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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GU52 JKJ is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 GU52 JKJ, 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 GU52 JKJ registered?

GU52 JKJ is a 2002 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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The MOT history for GU52 JKJ shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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