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AU04 WHV

2004 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

138,112 mi
Last recorded138,112 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 138,112 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 138,112 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 133,137 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 133,137 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2016 122,601 miles

Headlamps deteriorated.

Slight corrosion on rear steel brake pipes.

Fail 7 Mar 2016 122,440 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Headlamps deteriorated.

Slight corrosion on rear steel brake pipes.

Pass 9 Mar 2015 112,378 miles

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

all brake pipes surface corrosion

Fail 9 Mar 2015 112,378 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

all brake pipes surface corrosion

Pass 10 Mar 2014 102,910 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 102,910 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 91,570 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 81,689 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 72,326 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)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 61,598 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 61,479 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 49,085 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 47,079 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2008 35,250 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 22,795 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 WHV is a 2004 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WHV, 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 WHV is a 2004 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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