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AG53 ECX

2004 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

143,771 mi
Last recorded143,771 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG53 ECX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2016 143,771 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

play in steering rack bushes

Pass 5 Oct 2015 135,783 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing 3 m/m tread

oil leak unknown

wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked

Fail 5 Oct 2015 135,783 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre wearing 3 m/m tread

oil leak unknown

wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked

Pass 27 Oct 2014 129,110 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

various brake pipes corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2014 129,110 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2013 12,227 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2013 12,227 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 109,945 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 91,612 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 73,929 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2010 73,898 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 55,056 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 46,882 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 46,516 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 38,883 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 38,873 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 36,331 miles

Drivers seat belt has clip on it. Advise removed

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 ECX is a 2004 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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