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AR04 EWD

2004 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

105,426 mi
Last recorded105,426 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR04 EWD
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 105,426 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 93,924 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 87,287 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 83,967 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Undercarriage and sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 80,016 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 80,014 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2018 76,636 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2018 76,636 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid WAS BLOCKED (3.5 (a))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working GLB-921 (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 75,319 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 75,319 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 73,667 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 73,667 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 70,555 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 67,619 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 64,950 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 62,143 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 58,168 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 52,647 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 46,795 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 46,795 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 39,412 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 30,506 miles

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

both front tyres 2-3 mm

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 EWD is a 2004 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 EWD, 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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What year was AR04 EWD registered?

AR04 EWD is a 2004 Ford Fusion, first registered on 12 August 2004.

Is AR04 EWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR04 EWD shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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