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AO04 XML

2004 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,698 mi
Last recorded89,698 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 XML
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 89,698 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All pipes front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Heat shield insecure

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

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

Rear Silencer mount broken

Fail 10 Apr 2018 89,686 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/60/15 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rearmost bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded All pipes front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Heat shield insecure

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

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

Rear Silencer mount broken

Pass 22 Apr 2017 85,695 miles

Heat shield insecure

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm min 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Rear silencer bracket broken

Fail 21 Apr 2017 85,691 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Heat shield insecure

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm min 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Rear silencer bracket broken

Pass 19 Apr 2016 81,668 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi. (3.6.B.2c)

Only drivers and rear center seat belts checked due to presence of child safety seats. (X 3)

Rear heat shield loose.

Pass 18 Apr 2015 78,968 miles

Offisde headlamp detiorated but not effecting beam image

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear back box bracket broken, but exhaust system is not insecure

Pass 25 Apr 2014 75,480 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust back box bracket broken

Pass 9 Apr 2013 71,441 miles

exhaust deteriorated at front flex bracket broke rear box

lip in front brake discs

oil level low

Pass 11 Apr 2012 65,365 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Apr 2012 65,365 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 54,896 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 47,881 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 39,472 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 29,276 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 19,977 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 XML is a 2004 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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