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AO04 RFZ

2004 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

56,400 mi
Last recorded56,400 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 RFZ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 56,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 53,804 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Jun 2025 53,804 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 May 2024 50,851 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 48,651 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 44,896 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 41,085 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 41,085 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2020 39,248 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 35,366 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 34,246 miles

Offside Front tyre's cracking

Fail 26 Mar 2018 34,245 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure goodyear 195/60/15 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure goodyear 195/60/15 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front tyre's cracking

Pass 28 Mar 2017 31,560 miles

both rear tyres sidewalls heavy cracking

Pass 24 Mar 2016 31,331 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 19 Mar 2015 30,791 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 29,412 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 27,479 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 27,479 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 28 Mar 2012 25,597 miles

o/s/f tyre nailed

Fail 17 Mar 2011 22,980 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 22,980 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 17 Mar 2010 20,741 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 20,741 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 18,445 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 16,080 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 13,464 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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AO04 RFZ is a 2004 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AO04 RFZ, 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 RFZ is a 2004 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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