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WA52 SYH

2002 Ford Fusion

Red Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,738 mi
Last recorded92,738 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA52 SYH
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 92,738 miles

Headlamp lenses deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre badly worn on the inner edge 195/60r15

Rear axle bushes cracking

Fail 16 Dec 2025 92,738 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Headlamp lenses deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre badly worn on the inner edge 195/60r15

Rear axle bushes cracking

Pass 31 Dec 2024 83,906 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 81,199 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2023 81,199 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp loose

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

Pass 31 May 2022 77,947 miles

Coolant leak Water pump leaking ()

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 76,000 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 76,000 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 74,595 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolent leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2020 74,584 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolent leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 71,432 miles

Both rear shock absorber top covers adrift

Coolant leak Suspect water pump ()

Injector seal blow by

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

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2019 71,430 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Both rear shock absorber top covers adrift

Coolant leak Suspect water pump ()

Injector seal blow by

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 67,030 miles

Both rear shock absorber top covers adrift

Front & rear tyres different speed ratings

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear tyres getting low

Pass 2 Mar 2017 62,961 miles

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)

both rear shock absorber covers adrift

front & rear tyres are of different speed rating

Pass 24 Feb 2016 58,882 miles

Both rear shock absorber top covers adrift

Front & rear tyres different speed ratings

Pass 5 Mar 2015 53,756 miles

1/o/s/r shock absorber top cover adrift

2/front and rear tyre speed ratings different

Fail 5 Mar 2015 53,756 miles

1/o/s/r shock absorber top cover adrift

2/front and rear tyre speed ratings different

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 48,494 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 45,926 miles

1/rear wiperblade split

2/reverse light inop

3/high level brake light inop

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 42,291 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 38,216 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 34,687 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 30,350 miles

1/Rear tyres scalloping

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Sep 2009 30,350 miles

1/Rear tyres scalloping

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

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 26,965 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 26,965 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 23,410 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 19,991 miles

1/Oil deposits on front of vehicle †2/Overspray on nearside underside †3/Dent in n/s/r wing †4/Tyres are of different speed ratings

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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WA52 SYH is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WA52 SYH, 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 WA52 SYH registered?

WA52 SYH is a 2002 Ford Fusion, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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