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AJ04 NUE

2004 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

123,960 mi
Last recorded123,960 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 NUE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2022 123,960 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 117,082 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 113,303 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

oil leak

temp repair drivers mirror

Fail 21 Jan 2020 113,296 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

both rear tyres perished /cracking on tread wear band

oil leak

temp repair drivers mirror

Pass 21 Jan 2019 106,958 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts slight corrosion wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

off side front mirror backing damaged

Pass 14 Mar 2018 99,577 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 91,967 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 91,829 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 84,990 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 79,989 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2014 75,385 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2014 75,385 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 7 May 2013 68,686 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 May 2013 68,686 miles

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

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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 May 2012 64,116 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 56,404 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 56,404 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2010 52,064 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 43,185 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 33,536 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 33,536 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 25,123 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 NUE is a 2004 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NUE, 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 NUE is a 2004 Ford Fusion, first registered on 12 April 2004.

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