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AO54 VFX

2004 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

155,557 mi
Last recorded155,557 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 VFX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2026 155,557 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 155,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear exhaust deteriorated and blowing slightly

rear exhaust heat shield loose

slight oil dampness around steering rack

Pass 18 Sep 2023 147,425 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 147,285 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 140,776 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 133,784 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2021 133,784 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 125,598 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 116,130 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 116,130 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken look's like it could slip over shock, may hit tyre? (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 102,759 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both headlight lenses in poor condition, beam image's poor

steering rack damp. slight leak

Fail 31 Aug 2018 102,759 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perishing to tyre side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear perishing and cracking to tyre

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both headlight lenses in poor condition, beam image's poor

steering rack damp. slight leak

Pass 13 Sep 2017 90,396 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 86,466 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 86,466 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 80,344 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 80,344 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 76,294 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 69,967 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 69,967 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 63,364 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 63,364 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 55,749 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 55,749 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 48,829 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 42,718 miles

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 24 Oct 2008 34,109 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 34,109 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 26,694 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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AO54 VFX is a 2004 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 VFX, 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 VFX is a 2004 Ford Fusion, first registered on 12 November 2004.

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