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AR04 BWW

2004 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

134,436 mi
Last recorded134,436 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR04 BWW
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 134,436 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 17 Mar 2026 134,436 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 134,106 miles

Corrosion appearing under vehicle

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

Nearside parking brake low effort

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn BOTH MAINAXLE BUSHES (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 134,106 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Corrosion appearing under vehicle

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

Nearside parking brake low effort

Pass 12 Mar 2024 133,687 miles

Corrosion appearing under vehicle

Nearside Rear Tyre heavily cracked/perished

Fail 12 Mar 2024 133,685 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Corrosion appearing under vehicle

Nearside Rear Tyre heavily cracked/perished

Pass 14 Mar 2023 133,239 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear greased (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Corrosion appearing underneath at the rear

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 132,748 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 132,745 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 132,217 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front 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))

Rear & sills slightly rusty

Fail 15 Mar 2021 132,216 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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

Rear & sills slightly rusty

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front 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 19 Mar 2020 131,695 miles

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

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))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Mar 2020 131,695 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 130,898 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 128,478 miles

fuel filler pipes to tank corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2018 128,477 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

fuel filler pipes to tank corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2017 124,305 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2017 124,305 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2016 121,241 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded All rear pipes Corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2016 121,240 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both Split (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded All rear pipes Corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 117,765 miles

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

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

brake pipes greased

chassis is rusty

Pass 27 Mar 2014 114,655 miles

all brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 31 May 2013 106,121 miles

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

offside rear shock absorber bumpstop/ shroud has separated from unit

Fail 16 May 2012 96,002 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside rear tyre starting to go outer shape

Pass 16 May 2012 96,002 miles

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

nearside rear tyre starting to go outer shape

Pass 25 May 2011 87,381 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2011 87,381 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 May 2010 76,715 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 11 May 2009 63,460 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 50,428 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 37,439 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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AR04 BWW is a 2004 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 AR04 BWW, 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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AR04 BWW is a 2004 Ford Fusion, first registered on 10 July 2004.

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