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AR04 BXG

2004 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,425 mi
Last recorded61,425 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 61,425 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2026 61,423 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 60,552 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2025 60,547 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 59,612 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 58,622 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 57,620 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear heavily perished and in poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jul 2022 57,619 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear heavily perished and in poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 56,216 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside front tyre wearing inner edge and perished

Pass 23 Jun 2020 55,323 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near side and Off side rear (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords near side front outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 54,327 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust heatshield missing

various components corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2018 52,397 miles

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

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

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

under body and various suspension components corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2017 49,875 miles

corrosion on under car components

Pass 29 Jun 2016 48,632 miles

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

corrosion on under car components

Pass 14 Jul 2015 47,300 miles

1. Rear number plate becoming deteriorated. 2. Nearside and offside rear coil springs becoming corroded. 3. Rear exhaust silencer becoming corroded. 4. Offside front tyre wearing on inside edge.

Pass 4 Jul 2014 42,442 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 42,439 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2013 37,124 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light on

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Jun 2013 37,124 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light on

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Jul 2012 30,797 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 25,396 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 19,406 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 12,992 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 10,152 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 8,012 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 BXG is a 2004 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BXG, 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 BXG is a 2004 Ford Fusion, first registered on 17 July 2004.

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