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AP53 VZO

2004 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,417 mi
Last recorded89,417 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 VZO
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 89,417 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2026 89,412 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 85,157 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear (front to rear), offside rear (front to rear) and both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both struts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps are cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear shock absorbers knocking (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2024 80,130 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Jan 2024 80,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 75,947 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Jan 2023 75,944 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 74,486 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated bonnet secondary catch faulty (3.1 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

fuel filler pipes corroded

nearside rear suspension knocking, cant identify source

Fail 26 Jan 2022 74,479 miles

Rear fog lamp not working possible water damage to cluster (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated bonnet secondary catch faulty (3.1 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

fuel filler pipes corroded

nearside rear suspension knocking, cant identify source

Pass 20 Jan 2021 72,332 miles

fuel filler pipes

Pass 6 Jan 2020 67,390 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

fuel filler pipes corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2018 62,555 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 58,921 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

Front exhaust flexi pipe worn

Offside Front Oil leak inner driveshaft seal failed ()

Rear coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Dec 2017 58,921 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

Front exhaust flexi pipe worn

Offside Front Oil leak inner driveshaft seal failed ()

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 58,182 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/f & n/s/f (3.5.1g)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

coil spring corroded o/s/r & n/s/r (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 57,424 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/f & n/s/f (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Dec 2015 57,424 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/f & n/s/f (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 55,774 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil leak from o/s driveshaft seal

Fail 8 Dec 2014 55,774 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil leak from o/s driveshaft seal

Pass 3 Jan 2014 54,644 miles

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

Oil leak from gearbox(poss driveshaft seal)

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

Fail 2 Jan 2014 54,644 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Oil leak from gearbox(poss driveshaft seal)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012

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)

Fail 4 Oct 2012 53,239 miles

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

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 14 Oct 2011 51,588 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 43,070 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2010 42,953 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 35,774 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 34,099 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 30,406 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 30,406 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 27,394 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2007 27,394 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside 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 VZO is a 2004 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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