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AP53 KCV

2004 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

96,055 mi
Last recorded96,055 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 KCV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 96,055 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + wear on the edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Pass 23 Dec 2024 92,626 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill section and suspension mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer mount broken ( exhaust still supported ) (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and the offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Dec 2024 92,606 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill section and suspension mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer mount broken ( exhaust still supported ) (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and the offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 88,791 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 84,769 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all underside pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 80,655 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 76,824 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. and brakes noisey (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 73,477 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 69,079 miles

1 of 2 rear exhaust metal brackets broken

both front tyres 3 mm and cracked

clutch master cylinder worn and damp

Pass 17 Jan 2018 64,807 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 64,758 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 60,457 miles

all rear brake pipes greased

Pass 16 May 2016 58,762 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear and rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre 3 mm tread

both rear tyres cracks in tread

Pass 28 May 2015 55,736 miles

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

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

rear nearside tyre 3 mm tread

Pass 12 May 2014 52,583 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 49,923 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 45,223 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 43,252 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 39,925 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 39,925 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

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

Fail 16 Jul 2009 35,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 35,950 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 30,244 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 30,244 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 24,283 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 20,167 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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AP53 KCV is a 2004 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 AP53 KCV, 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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AP53 KCV is a 2004 Ford Fusion, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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