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AR04 EWJ

2004 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

116,110 mi
Last recorded116,110 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR04 EWJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2015 116,110 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 111,159 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 107,362 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

both front tyre valves cracked and perished

diesel injector has minor leakof exhaust gases

nearside rear tyre valve cracked and perished

Fail 2 Feb 2014 107,353 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

both front tyre valves cracked and perished

centre and rear exhaust corroded

diesel injector has minor leakof exhaust gases

engine oil level low

nearside rear tyre valve cracked and perished

Pass 12 Feb 2013 101,442 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 101,442 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 89,145 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Dec 2011 89,145 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 74,353 miles

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

Front discs starting to weaken

Pass 16 Dec 2009 66,246 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 58,658 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 50,893 miles

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)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 38,851 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 EWJ is a 2004 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EWJ, 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 EWJ is a 2004 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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