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AO04 XMW

2004 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

161,985 mi
Last recorded161,985 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 XMW
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2020 161,985 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT AND REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel tank holder corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2020 161,985 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT AND REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel tank holder corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2019 152,045 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel tank holder corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2018 145,083 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 142,245 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 142,241 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2016 132,724 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

brake pipes greased

Fail 29 Jul 2016 132,681 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 116,011 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Jul 2015 115,811 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Jul 2014 100,297 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 100,297 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 80,481 miles

Centre stop light in operative

Exhaust back box starting to corode

N/S/F Metal brake pipe starting to corode

Pass 28 Mar 2013 78,196 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Mar 2013 78,196 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 68,331 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 68,331 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 60,690 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 59,960 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 51,854 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 42,828 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 35,195 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 35,195 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 26,991 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 XMW is a 2004 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XMW, 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 XMW is a 2004 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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