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AJ04 BNV

2004 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

91,609 mi
Last recorded91,609 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 BNV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 91,609 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2026 91,607 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 88,730 miles

Nearside Front Damage to windscreen in zone b, not affecting view.

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe mount corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose modified, but not inappropriately Power steering pipe loose (2.1.5 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Subframe mount corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 86,341 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 86,339 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 83,496 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 81,104 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 79,390 miles

Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced x member (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 77,605 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 75,203 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 72,511 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2018 72,511 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box mounting (7.1.1)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 69,102 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2017 69,102 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 65,728 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 59,006 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 52,237 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 52,220 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 7 Jan 2013 48,339 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 48,339 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 44,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 44,255 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 37,002 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 37,002 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 32,054 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 32,034 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 27,007 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 22,151 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 17,803 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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AJ04 BNV is a 2004 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 AJ04 BNV, 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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AJ04 BNV is a 2004 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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