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AP53 WAJ

2004 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

69,381 mi
Last recorded69,381 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 69,381 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2019 96,369 miles

Power steering component leaking From Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2018 89,973 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear outer and inners (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 24 Jul 2018 89,940 miles

Power steering component leaking Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear outer and inners (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 89,353 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both d shape bush's (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front drive shaft oil seal leaking

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded /not blowing

Fail 22 Sep 2016 89,353 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both d shape bush's (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front drive shaft oil seal leaking

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded /not blowing

Pass 23 Sep 2015 87,222 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component slight oil seep from power steering gear (2.3.3b)

centre exhaust mount corroded through(exhaust still fully supported)

nearside front tyre 3.0mm outer edge

nearside rear shock absorber bump stop worn/dust cover adrift

Fail 23 Sep 2015 87,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component slight oil seep from power steering gear (2.3.3b)

centre exhaust mount corroded through(exhaust still fully supported)

nearside front tyre 3.0mm outer edge

nearside rear shock absorber bump stop worn/dust cover adrift

Pass 8 Oct 2014 81,189 miles

Rear exhaust mounting broken

n/s/r bumpstop inscure

Fail 6 Oct 2014 81,189 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust mounting broken

n/s/r bumpstop inscure

Pass 25 Sep 2013 74,479 miles

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

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

both rear tyres tread perished/cracked

nearside front tyre tread perished cracked

Pass 25 Sep 2012 66,601 miles

N/s/r shock absorber bump stop come adrift

Rear exhaust box outer skin peeling

Rear exhaust mounting bracket broken but supported

Pass 12 Oct 2011 60,023 miles

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

n/s/r bumpstop inscure

Pass 12 Oct 2010 52,796 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2010 52,796 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 44,980 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 36,843 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 36,843 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 27,867 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 17,626 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 WAJ is a 2004 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WAJ, 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 WAJ is a 2004 Ford Fusion, first registered on 28 February 2004.

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