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AP53 LXG

2004 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

152,035 mi
Last recorded152,035 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 LXG
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 152,035 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 149,815 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 149,815 miles

Headlamp are incorrectly positioned Mandatory headlamps consist of a matched pair of main beam headlamps and a matched pair of dipped-beam headlamps... (4.1.4 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 142,640 miles

1 front to rear brake pipe corroded on floor

both front brake pipes corroded

both rear brake pipes from flexis to wheel cylinders corroded

high level stop lamp not working

nsr axle mounting bush split and unbonding

Fail 16 Nov 2020 142,639 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

1 front to rear brake pipe corroded on floor

both front brake pipes corroded

both rear brake pipes from flexis to wheel cylinders corroded

high level stop lamp not working

nsr axle mounting bush split and unbonding

Pass 12 Nov 2019 131,106 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle to mounting plate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle to mounting plate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 116,766 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2018 116,766 miles

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

Offside Towbar attachment insecure (6.1.6 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 106,140 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 96,876 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 85,993 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 85,993 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 75,988 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 69,311 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 62,034 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 53,655 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 53,655 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 44,064 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 35,215 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 25,777 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 21,829 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 16,925 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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AP53 LXG is a 2004 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AP53 LXG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AP53 LXG registered?

AP53 LXG is a 2004 Ford Fusion, first registered on 12 January 2004.

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