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AP53 RZO

2004 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

99,149 mi
Last recorded99,149 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 99,149 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 96,988 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2024 96,988 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 94,314 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2023 94,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 92,249 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2022 92,249 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Behind wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 90,806 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))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 90,806 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 89,748 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 86,634 miles

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

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))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 86,634 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Product on lens (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 83,791 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 80,496 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jan 2017 80,496 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 77,339 miles

Rear tyres near to wear limit

Pass 29 Jan 2015 74,007 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear shock absorber protective covers insecure

Fail 29 Jan 2015 74,007 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear shock absorber protective covers insecure

Pass 7 Feb 2014 69,647 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 65,888 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 61,587 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 56,979 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 51,673 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 44,565 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Feb 2009 44,565 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 37,585 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 29,170 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 29,170 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 RZO is a 2004 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 RZO, 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 RZO is a 2004 Ford Fusion, first registered on 5 February 2004.

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