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AP53 VSY

2004 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

81,704 mi
Last recorded81,704 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 VSY
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2022 81,704 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2022 81,642 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 61,751 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 60,248 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre starting to crack, 195/60 R15 88h (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

engine coolant expansion tank cap missing

Fail 6 Aug 2020 60,248 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both front lamps dim and poor pattern (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre starting to crack, 195/60 R15 88h (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

engine coolant expansion tank cap missing

Pass 21 Aug 2019 57,859 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on outer edge, middle tread 3-4mm, 195/60 R15 88h (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 55,757 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 55,757 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 53,625 miles

All brake pipes heavily greased unable to give accurate assessment

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2017 53,625 miles

All brake pipes heavily greased unable to give accurate assessment

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 51,420 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

all brake pipes greased

Pass 19 Aug 2015 49,065 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 19 Aug 2015 49,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Aug 2014 45,544 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear silencer heat shield loose

Fail 18 Aug 2014 45,544 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear silencer heat shield loose

Pass 30 Aug 2013 42,016 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 40,500 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Jan 2012 37,078 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 31,661 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 26,765 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 21,090 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 29 Jan 2008 16,098 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 11,788 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 VSY is a 2004 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 VSY, 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 VSY is a 2004 Ford Fusion, first registered on 6 February 2004.

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