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AP53 LXJ

2004 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

100,273 mi
Last recorded100,273 miles
Recorded on13 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 LXJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2017 100,273 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 94,629 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 88,660 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2015 88,660 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 73,078 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

both O/S/R and N/S/R coil springs slightly corrodid

Fail 26 Nov 2014 72,981 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

both O/S/R and N/S/R coil springs slightly corrodid

Pass 29 Nov 2013 57,802 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 52,555 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 42,977 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 49,253 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 35,171 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 31,625 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 27,399 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 27,399 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 19,573 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 18,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 18,942 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 13,466 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 LXJ 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 AP53 LXJ, 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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What year was AP53 LXJ registered?

AP53 LXJ is a 2004 Ford Fusion, first registered on 24 January 2004.

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