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RX52 CLU

2002 Ford Fusion

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

132,582 mi
Last recorded132,582 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX52 CLU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 132,582 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 123,843 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated worn/damp (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 123,811 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlight lenses poor (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced bulb wrong way round (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated worn/damp (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 110,368 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2022 94,919 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 93,320 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 93,320 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 91,202 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 88,745 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Aug 2019 88,720 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 84,290 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 73,416 miles

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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 67,112 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 67,112 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 59,496 miles

nsf head lamp light out put slightly discoulred

Fail 18 Aug 2015 59,496 miles

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

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

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

nsf head lamp light out put slightly discoulred

Pass 28 Aug 2014 52,890 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 52,890 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 41,772 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 38,046 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 35,760 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 33,608 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 31,663 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 29,135 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 25,932 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 22,281 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2005 18,522 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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RX52 CLU is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RX52 CLU, 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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RX52 CLU is a 2002 Ford Fusion, first registered on 7 September 2002.

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