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WX52 LZH

2002 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

178,439 mi
Last recorded178,439 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Fusion66,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX52 LZH
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 178,439 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 173,877 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 169,164 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 164,015 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 164,015 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 159,283 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 159,283 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 154,432 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 153,850 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 153,803 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 142,760 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 132,634 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 124,113 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 124,015 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 31 Mar 2016 116,259 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak from engine

Pass 25 Mar 2015 109,460 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 109,460 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 105,792 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Apr 2014 105,792 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 99,122 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 93,822 miles

Driver's sunvisors cannot be stowed in the 'off screen' position and which drop down but not obstructing the view through the swept area of the windscreen

Fail 17 May 2012 93,797 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Driver's sunvisors cannot be stowed in the 'off screen' position and which drop down but not obstructing the view through the swept area of the windscreen

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

Fail 12 Apr 2011 86,390 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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)

scaggs n/s/f & centre rear seat belts

Pass 12 Apr 2011 86,390 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)

scaggs n/s/f & centre rear seat belts

Pass 8 Apr 2010 78,248 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 78,248 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 62,521 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 62,521 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 45,661 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2007 45,661 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2006 27,015 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 27,015 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 LZH is a 2002 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LZH, 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 WX52 LZH registered?

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

Is WX52 LZH safe to buy?

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