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MX52 EEW

2002 Ford Fusion

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

142,420 mi
Last recorded142,420 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX52 EEW
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 142,420 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 138,853 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 135,624 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 132,323 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 128,601 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2022 128,601 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 129,951 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis suspension coil springs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 129,951 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))

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis suspension coil springs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 124,990 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 121,399 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 118,613 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 116,196 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 112,863 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 110,137 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 100,875 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 84,164 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 65,495 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 42,295 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 42,295 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 39,385 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 39,371 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 30,766 miles

both rear tyres sidewall cracked

nearside front tyre sidewall cracked heavily

offside front tyre sidewall cracked

Fail 7 Aug 2008 24,311 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre sidewall cracked

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 7 Aug 2008 24,311 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre sidewall cracked

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 15 Aug 2007 19,086 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 14,415 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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MX52 EEW is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Blue 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 MX52 EEW, 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 MX52 EEW registered?

MX52 EEW is a 2002 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is MX52 EEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX52 EEW 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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