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WJ52 XRS

2002 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

90,175 mi
Last recorded90,175 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 90,175 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen washer switch works intermittent

Fail 5 Nov 2025 90,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen washer switch works intermittent

Pass 6 Nov 2024 84,260 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 78,176 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 78,145 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 72,954 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 72,953 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 67,912 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 67,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 56,370 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 56,370 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 53,380 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 53,380 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 53,194 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

center rear brake light not working

Pass 1 Mar 2017 52,536 miles

high veiw brake light not working

Pass 9 Mar 2016 51,712 miles

Centre Rear brake light not working

Fail 9 Mar 2016 51,712 miles

Centre Rear brake light not working

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 50,826 miles

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

centre stop lamp not working

Fail 17 Mar 2015 50,826 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 12 Mar 2014 49,729 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 48,554 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 47,284 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 45,751 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 44,194 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2010 44,194 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 40,658 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 37,444 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 34,599 miles

wiper blades slightly smearing & tagged amber

Pass 4 Dec 2006 31,396 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 28,524 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 XRS is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WJ52 XRS, 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 XRS registered?

WJ52 XRS is a 2002 Ford Fusion, first registered on 11 December 2002.

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