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WJ52 BGZ

2002 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

55,523 mi
Last recorded55,523 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 BGZ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 55,523 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 55,368 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 55,211 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 54,984 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 54,539 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 54,181 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 53,807 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 52,521 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 50,996 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 49,608 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 48,169 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 46,441 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 44,244 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 44,244 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2012 41,563 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 38,126 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 35,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 35,088 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 31,488 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 31,488 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 27,567 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 23,719 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 18,893 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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WJ52 BGZ is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 WJ52 BGZ, 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 WJ52 BGZ registered?

WJ52 BGZ is a 2002 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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