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AO04 LDV

2004 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2026
Tests35 (19 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate54.3%

Mileage

142,906 mi
Last recorded142,906 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 LDV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 16 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2026 142,906 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting axle beam mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting axle beam mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 142,075 miles

Front tyres - fitted incorrectly - direction - assymetric

Nearside Front Upper suspension mounting - movement

Nearside Rear brake - slight holding on

Nearside steering track rod end - worn - recomend replacement

Rear chassis rails - corroding

Rear metal brake pipes - corroding

headlamp beam patterns - poor

Fail 3 Apr 2025 142,075 miles

Front tyres - fitted incorrectly - direction - assymetric

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper suspension mounting - movement

Nearside Rear brake - slight holding on

Nearside steering track rod end - worn - recomend replacement

Rear chassis rails - corroding

Rear metal brake pipes - corroding

headlamp beam patterns - poor

Pass 8 Apr 2024 129,401 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2024 129,401 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both Sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 118,711 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 118,434 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2022 118,434 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2021 110,760 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 110,758 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2020 103,704 miles

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

front exhaust flexy damaged

near side front and off side front head lamps misted

Fail 5 May 2020 103,649 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

front exhaust flexy damaged

near side front and off side front head lamps misted

rear exhaust slight blow

Pass 21 May 2019 98,025 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 May 2019 98,024 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 May 2018 90,736 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 3000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 May 2018 90,732 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 3000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2017 82,761 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 82,761 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2016 77,039 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 77,039 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 May 2015 70,022 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 70,022 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

advise centre brake light is not working

Pass 23 May 2014 66,479 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 66,479 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 May 2013 63,624 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 May 2012 58,909 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 May 2012 58,909 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 18 Apr 2011 48,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 48,579 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 38,230 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 38,230 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 30,662 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 30,662 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 22,017 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 14,223 miles

nail in o/s/ rear tyre

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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AO04 LDV is a 2004 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.3%.

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 AO04 LDV, 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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AO04 LDV is a 2004 Ford Fusion, first registered on 17 March 2004.

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