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AO54 PXU

2004 Ford Fusion

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

212,535 mi
Last recorded212,535 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 PXU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2023 212,535 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (Axle beam mount area) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2023 212,535 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (Axle beam mount area) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 203,961 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (Suspension beam mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i)) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 195,803 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension beam mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 187,700 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 187,699 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 180,914 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 180,912 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 170,237 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 170,235 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 157,666 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 157,664 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn unevenly (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 144,414 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 130,451 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 115,875 miles

Offside Rear Tyre deteriorating.

Offside rear Wheel bearing slightly noisey.

Pass 21 Oct 2013 102,321 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2013 102,316 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear 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 22 Oct 2012 91,962 miles

Exhaust system deteriorating.

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel arch damaged.

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Wipers do not clear the Screen well.

Pass 20 Oct 2011 76,086 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 18 Oct 2011 76,083 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 61,538 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Slight knock from rear

Pass 7 Oct 2009 48,334 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 36,275 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 36,275 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 25,871 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)

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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AO54 PXU is a 2004 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 AO54 PXU, 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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AO54 PXU is a 2004 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 October 2004.

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