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AP53 NBG

2004 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

99,980 mi
Last recorded99,980 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 99,980 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside front and nearside rear to flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides from flexible hose to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sill next to axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jan 2025 99,978 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective temporary fuel cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside front and nearside rear to flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides from flexible hose to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sill next to axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 94,701 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Fresheners Interior Mirror ()

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High Level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 89,427 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 16 Jan 2023 89,425 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 84,485 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 80,470 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

diesel injector slightly blowing

Pass 8 Jan 2020 77,231 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 74,174 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 70,804 miles

Advise horn slightly harsh

Advise nearside rear brake pipe corroded slightly

Pass 10 Jan 2017 66,553 miles

slight corrosion to both rear inner sills(besides rear trailing arm bush brackets)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 63,308 miles

Advise front pads 50% worn

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 58,018 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 58,018 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 13 Jan 2014 54,879 miles

Advise both rear shock absorber covers insecure

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2013 51,115 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 51,115 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 47,100 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 42,480 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 38,557 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 33,219 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 28,958 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 24,796 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 NBG is a 2004 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 NBG, 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 NBG is a 2004 Ford Fusion, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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