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AU04 RNY

2004 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

124,870 mi
Last recorded124,870 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 RNY
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 124,870 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2023 124,870 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced headlight lens discoloured (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced headlight lens discoloured (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength [rear] outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 117,628 miles

Accident damage to tailgate

Although the handbrake efficiency has passed, it has only just met the requirements, advise inspection/repairs

Nearside Rear corrosion on inner sill/floor

Offside Rear corrosion on inner and outer sills

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 113,617 miles

Nearside Front Mirror Missing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover insecure (5.3.2 (b))

Tailgate has accident damage

Pass 20 Nov 2019 108,329 miles

Generally the floors, sill inners and subframes are corroded and associated suspension

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2019 108,329 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Generally the floors, sill inners and subframes are corroded and associated suspension

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 101,053 miles

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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2018 100,850 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 94,343 miles

Central Rear vehicle has accident damage

Nearside Front headlamp beam image fading

Nearside Rear very slight noise from wheel bearing

Offside Front headlamp beam image fading

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear section (3.6.B.2c)

The catalyst appears to be rattling

Pass 4 Nov 2016 86,182 miles

headlamps frosted slightly

high level brake lamp inop

stone chip in front screen (offside)

Fail 4 Nov 2016 86,182 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front seat belt pretensioner missing where fitted as original equipment (5.4.3a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

headlamps frosted slightly

high level brake lamp inop

stone chip in front screen (offside)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 80,144 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres sidewals perished.

high brake light not working

kiddy seat fitted not allowing full adult belt inspection.

wipers torn slightly

Fail 30 Nov 2015 80,144 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

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

both rear tyres sidewals perished.

high brake light not working

kiddy seat fitted not allowing full adult belt inspection.

Pass 4 Dec 2014 69,796 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 15 Mar 2013 57,275 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

exhaust system corrd and heat sheild insecure

Pass 15 Mar 2013 57,275 miles

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

exhaust system corrd and heat sheild insecure

Pass 11 Apr 2012 41,643 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 32,188 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

wiperblades getting worn

Fail 13 Apr 2011 32,188 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

wiperblades getting worn

Pass 21 Apr 2010 27,058 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 23,082 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 18,869 miles

all four tyres worn 3-2mm/treads perrished and cut

Pass 1 May 2007 15,967 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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AU04 RNY is a 2004 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AU04 RNY, 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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AU04 RNY is a 2004 Ford Fusion, first registered on 24 November 2004.

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