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AP04 FUT

2004 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

128,766 mi
Last recorded128,766 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 FUT
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 128,766 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 123,962 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 108,992 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2016 108,992 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 101,881 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 83,282 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2015 83,282 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 70,171 miles

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

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

both rear tyres tread depth a 2.5mm in centre

offside rear tyre worn low on inside (shallow grooves)

offside rear wheel bearing slight noise when wheel is spun

Fail 19 Mar 2014 70,171 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

both rear tyres tread depth a 2.5mm in centre

offside rear tyre worn low on inside (shallow grooves)

offside rear wheel bearing slight noise when wheel is spun

Pass 25 Mar 2013 66,252 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 59,682 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 59,682 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 53,169 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 46,984 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 40,092 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 34,374 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 34,374 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2007 26,249 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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AP04 FUT is a 2004 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AP04 FUT, 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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AP04 FUT is a 2004 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 May 2004.

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