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AO54 VBF

2004 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

98,573 mi
Last recorded98,573 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 VBF
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 98,573 miles

Central Front Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Power steering pressure switch (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 98,573 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure Heat shield insecure on top of the rear silencer-as marked (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak As marked (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Front Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Power steering pressure switch (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 87,982 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 20 Nov 2017 87,982 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear tyres perished

engine management light on

slight oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2016 79,840 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

headlight pattern's poor

Pass 19 Nov 2015 72,357 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 65,566 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)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2013 59,695 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 53,208 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 47,149 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Nov 2010 40,523 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 39,637 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 33,681 miles

n/s/r shock absorber cover adrift

Pass 21 Aug 2008 29,147 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 23,416 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 23,456 miles

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

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

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 VBF is a 2004 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AO54 VBF, 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 VBF is a 2004 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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