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MA52 OJM

2002 Ford Fusion

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

123,321 mi
Last recorded123,321 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA52 OJM
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 123,321 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2025 120,953 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2024 117,124 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2023 114,623 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 10 May 2023 114,623 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 111,822 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 May 2021 109,242 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2021 109,237 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2020 107,971 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2020 107,971 miles

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 104,237 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

engine cover fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2018 101,629 miles

engine cover fitted

Fail 29 Mar 2018 101,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer box (7.1.2)

engine cover fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2017 98,136 miles

exhaust corroded

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 17 Mar 2016 94,754 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 14 Mar 2016 94,737 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 14 Mar 2015 83,915 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 1 Apr 2014 73,219 miles

Pitting to front brake disc's.

Pass 12 Aug 2013 61,936 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 58,462 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

heat shield rubbing on exhaust

rear brake performance low

Pass 26 Oct 2011 51,884 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front 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 27 Oct 2010 45,172 miles

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

lower rubber gearbox mount split

reverse light switch leaking

Pass 28 Oct 2009 39,237 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 33,121 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front 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 27 Oct 2008 33,121 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front 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 Oct 2007 25,818 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

gearbox / driveshaft oil seal leaking

wipers slightly smeary

Fail 22 Oct 2007 25,818 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

gearbox / driveshaft oil seal leaking

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 23 Oct 2006 19,377 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 12,752 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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MA52 OJM is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 MA52 OJM, 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 OJM is a 2002 Ford Fusion, first registered on 18 November 2002.

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