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MA52 EZM

2002 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests36 (21 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

123,791 mi
Last recorded123,791 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA52 EZM
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 15 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 123,791 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2025 123,777 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 122,205 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2024 122,205 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 119,833 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

both rear shockabsorber dust covers insecure

Pass 17 Oct 2022 116,352 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

clutch needs replacing

Fail 14 Oct 2022 116,352 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play o/s tie bar ball joint very badly worn but possible rack worn needs further investigation (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

clutch needs replacing

Pass 18 Oct 2021 112,895 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2021 112,895 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 109,368 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 109,368 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 105,897 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Oct 2019 105,897 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement gear box mounting (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Oct 2018 101,814 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 101,814 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible faded (0.1 (b))

hi level stop light not working

Pass 13 Oct 2017 97,182 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

drivers mirror glass loose

Fail 13 Oct 2017 97,182 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

drivers mirror glass loose

Pass 18 Oct 2016 91,776 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 86,668 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 80,782 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 80,782 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

recommend tracking check

Pass 16 Oct 2013 74,538 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 74,538 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 67,806 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 62,712 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine management light on

Pass 14 Oct 2011 62,712 miles

engine management light on

Pass 19 Oct 2010 57,254 miles

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

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

front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 16 Oct 2009 50,275 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 50,275 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine management light on

Pass 16 Oct 2008 42,519 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 42,519 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 17 Oct 2007 35,212 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 35,212 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 27,310 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2006 27,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2005 17,923 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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MA52 EZM is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MA52 EZM, 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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MA52 EZM is a 2002 Ford Fusion, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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