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AP53 VWU

2004 Ford Fusion

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

106,247 mi
Last recorded106,247 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 VWU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2020 106,247 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp deteriorated not reducing light output

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

Offside Rear bump stop deteriorated

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted all 4 (5.2.2 (c) (i))

fuel cap seal deteriorated but still sealing ok

Pass 24 Jan 2019 104,450 miles

Nearside Front Coolant leak ()

Pass 19 Jan 2018 102,414 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 102,414 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 99,701 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 95,601 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 90,460 miles

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

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

reverse light n/w

Pass 17 Jan 2014 86,325 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 86,325 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 81,691 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 81,691 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 73,983 miles

n/s/r shock absorber cover adrift

Fail 25 Jan 2012 73,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r shock absorber cover adrift

Pass 25 Jan 2011 66,739 miles

cut in nearside front tyre tread but no ply or cords showing

Pass 26 Jan 2010 59,811 miles

both rear shock absorber covers adrift

Fail 26 Jan 2010 59,811 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

both rear shock absorber covers adrift

Pass 19 Feb 2009 53,166 miles

both rear shock absorber covers adrift

injector noise

tailbox corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2008 43,322 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 33,033 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 VWU is a 2004 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VWU, 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 VWU is a 2004 Ford Fusion, first registered on 27 February 2004.

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