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VU52 FKV

2002 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

136,610 mi
Last recorded136,610 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 FKV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 136,610 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2026 136,610 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2025 133,045 miles

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

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2024 128,033 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2023 124,542 miles

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2023 124,542 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2022 120,810 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 116,211 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Feb 2021

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 110,182 miles

Rear service brake effort only just met requirements

Fail 19 Dec 2019 110,182 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear service brake effort only just met requirements

Fail 9 Dec 2019 109,992 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak middle (8.2.2.1 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 104,521 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 96,641 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2017 96,641 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2016 91,621 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both front headlamps faded

exhaust bracket corroded

front tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 22 Dec 2015 87,478 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2015 87,411 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear shock absorber dust covers detached

Pass 18 Dec 2014 82,561 miles

Brake fluid level in resevoir low

NSR shock abasorber dust cover detached

Nail in nearside front tyre

OSR shock absorber dust cover detached

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

Fail 18 Dec 2014 82,561 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake fluid level in resevoir low

NSR shock abasorber dust cover detached

Nail in nearside front tyre

OSR shock absorber dust cover detached

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 78,857 miles

NSR shock absorber dust cover detached

OSR shock absorber dust cover detached

Petrol cap seal in poor condition

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 74,401 miles

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 14 Dec 2012 74,401 miles

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

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 19 Dec 2011 68,351 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 60,563 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 60,563 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Dec 2009 54,842 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 54,842 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 48,142 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 48,142 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 17 Jul 2007 39,285 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 39,285 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 33,872 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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VU52 FKV is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 VU52 FKV, 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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VU52 FKV is a 2002 Ford Fusion, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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