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WX52 LWR

2002 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

137,830 mi
Last recorded137,830 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX52 LWR
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 137,830 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Fail 20 Feb 2026 137,830 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 133,670 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 18 Feb 2025 133,670 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 128,993 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 124,339 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2023 124,339 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 120,270 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2022 120,269 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2021 115,901 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Feb 2021 115,901 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 112,101 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 106,632 miles

marks to windscreen

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

rear number plate worn

unable to check n/s/r seat belt due to child seat fitted

Fail 27 Feb 2019 106,632 miles

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

marks to windscreen

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

rear number plate worn

unable to check n/s/r seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2018 101,480 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 95,121 miles

both headlight lens poor

centre brake light inop

emissions on limits exhaust slighty smokey

slight leak from injector seal area

Pass 17 Feb 2016 89,083 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 81,407 miles

Rear exhaust bracket is corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2015 81,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both Front tyres are worn on the edges

Rear exhaust bracket is corroded

front wipers are split

Pass 28 Jan 2014 72,645 miles

n/s/r shock absorber outer casing in poor condition

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 28 Jan 2014 72,645 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

n/s/r shock absorber outer casing in poor condition

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Feb 2013 66,238 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 58,762 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 51,064 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 43,868 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 41,081 miles

Combustion Gas Leak - Cylinder Head Area - Suspect injector seal concern.

Front Tyres - Wearing low on tread depths

Fuel System - Possible leak developing ? - signs of fuel at rear of engine

Headlamp Leveling System - Fault with offside system - motor running for excessive time - motor has now been disconected.

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering Gear - Freeplay developed in nearside

Pass 16 Feb 2009 41,081 miles

Combustion Gas Leak - Cylinder Head Area - Suspect injector seal concern.

Front Tyres - Wearing low on tread depths

Fuel System - Possible leak developing ? - signs of fuel at rear of engine

Headlamp Leveling System - Fault with offside system - motor running for excessive time - motor has now been disconected.

Steering Gear - Freeplay developed in nearside

Fail 28 Feb 2008 36,777 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 36,777 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 30,058 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 30,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 22,338 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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WX52 LWR is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 WX52 LWR, 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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WX52 LWR is a 2002 Ford Fusion, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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