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WG52 BFL

2002 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

83,793 mi
Last recorded83,793 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG52 BFL
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 83,793 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2025 83,793 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 82,072 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60x15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60x15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Dec 2024 82,072 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb possibly upside down (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working Pump cannot be heard (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60x15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60x15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 80,233 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 76,309 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 73,251 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases by the hanger (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mounts on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 70,688 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 70,683 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 68,724 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre mis shaping in the tread

Pass 30 Nov 2018 63,876 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 60,363 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 60,359 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also feathered on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Nov 2016 57,990 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 57,989 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 51,725 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 51,724 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 46,228 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)

Fail 25 Nov 2013 42,133 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 42,133 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 38,193 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 38,193 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2011 23,571 miles

n/s/f inner c/v boot split

Fail 3 Dec 2011 23,571 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f inner c/v boot split

rear wiper blade u/s

Pass 27 Nov 2010 30,200 miles

both front tyres very close to legal limits

both rear tyres very close to legal limits

Fail 27 Nov 2010 30,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

both front tyres very close to legal limits

both rear tyres very close to legal limits

Fail 24 Nov 2009 27,218 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nail in n s r tyre/punctured

Pass 24 Nov 2009 27,218 miles

nail in n s r tyre/punctured

Pass 5 Dec 2008 23,827 miles

rear washer inop

slight damage n s f inner wheel rim

Pass 28 Nov 2007 20,044 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 16,189 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 13,398 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2005 13,369 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

front wiper blades starting to smear windscreen

rear number plate badly marked centre top.

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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WG52 BFL is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WG52 BFL, 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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WG52 BFL is a 2002 Ford Fusion, first registered on 7 December 2002.

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