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AP53 PKE

2004 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

114,247 mi
Last recorded114,247 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 PKE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 114,247 miles

Exhaust heat shields not fully secure.

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear axle bushes perished and have slight movement. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear sills by axle mounts. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2025 114,247 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust heat shields not fully secure.

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear axle bushes perished and have slight movement. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear sills by axle mounts. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 109,166 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2024 109,166 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 101,039 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Oct 2023 101,039 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 92,681 miles

rear seats folded down

Fail 18 Aug 2022 92,681 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

rear seats folded down

Pass 15 Jul 2021 85,989 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 84,998 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 82,976 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2019 82,976 miles

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen offside and nearside (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to w/cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 80,156 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 75,402 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 75,401 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 70,294 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 64,689 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 59,907 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 59,907 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 54,425 miles

offside front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 23 Jan 2012 50,314 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 45,926 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 40,768 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 35,262 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 28,049 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)

Pass 20 Jan 2007 21,679 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 PKE is a 2004 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 PKE, 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 PKE is a 2004 Ford Fusion, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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