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AO04 XLV

2004 Ford Fusion

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

83,049 mi
Last recorded83,049 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 XLV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 83,049 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

general underside corrosion

Pass 9 Dec 2024 76,671 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 74,109 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 71,630 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 68,912 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 66,578 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 65,577 miles

Headlights deteriorated...

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 63,853 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 61,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 59,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 57,624 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 55,398 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 52,292 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 48,847 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 43,628 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 39,802 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 35,943 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 31,609 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 28,759 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 25,432 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 25,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 XLV is a 2004 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 XLV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO04 XLV registered?

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

Is AO04 XLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO04 XLV shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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