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VN52 EWM

2002 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,430 mi
Last recorded87,430 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN52 EWM
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 87,430 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 86,253 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 84,862 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 84,031 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 84,029 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft bearing housing likely to fail (6.1.7 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2021 80,799 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 80,799 miles

Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced both sides bulbs in wrong way (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 77,390 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 77,390 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 71,468 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 71,467 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 31 Oct 2018 65,011 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 61,088 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 58,569 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 55,884 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Oct 2014 52,825 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 50,242 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 50,229 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 46,385 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 40,456 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 38,179 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 36,185 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 33,990 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 31,057 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 27,142 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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VN52 EWM is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VN52 EWM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VN52 EWM registered?

VN52 EWM is a 2002 Ford Fusion, first registered on 13 November 2002.

Is VN52 EWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN52 EWM shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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