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AJ04 SBV

2004 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

101,944 mi
Last recorded101,944 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 SBV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 101,944 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 101,470 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2023 99,980 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 15 May 2023 99,980 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 4 May 2022 98,104 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2021 96,045 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 14 May 2021 96,045 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 11 May 2020 92,002 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 15 May 2019 84,297 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2019 84,297 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 May 2018 74,361 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 70,969 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 70,969 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Rear Headlamp aim not tested shock absorbers affecting ride height by being siezed (1.8.A.1c)

Pass 9 May 2016 67,363 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 63,413 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 58,449 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 58,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 May 2013 53,360 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 50,490 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust silghtly deteriorated

Pass 12 Apr 2011 47,068 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 43,096 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 39,058 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 34,689 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 30,971 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 30,971 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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 SBV is a 2004 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SBV, 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 SBV is a 2004 Ford Fusion, first registered on 11 May 2004.

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