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AG53 DYO

2004 Ford Fusion

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,795 mi
Last recorded78,795 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG53 DYO
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 78,795 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 78,683 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2024 78,683 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2023 78,485 miles

both rear seats folded down

enginebay covers and under body trays

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded slightly at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal to flexi pipe slight rust (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded slightly at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 73,970 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2022 73,970 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 69,769 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 69,754 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 64,904 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2020 64,852 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around both rear axle bushes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 62,413 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged Has been chafing against wires for cooling fan (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread In poor condition ,advise renew. (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 59,045 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2018 59,045 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 55,000 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 53,194 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2017 53,194 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 51,304 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 51,287 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2015 50,094 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coolant level low

Pass 26 Feb 2015 50,094 miles

coolant level low

Pass 27 Feb 2014 47,303 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 45,156 miles

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 27 Feb 2012 42,223 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 38,792 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 34,882 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 31,542 miles

rear exhaust box corroded not leaking at present

Pass 22 Feb 2008 26,208 miles

tread worn to legal limit nearside front tyre. wipers smeary in operation.

Pass 31 Jan 2007 19,898 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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AG53 DYO is a 2004 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2004 Ford Fusion models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 63,349 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 AG53 DYO, 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 22 years old, this Ford Fusion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AG53 DYO is a 2004 Ford Fusion, first registered on 28 February 2004.

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