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AU53 TVM

2004 Ford Fusion

Grey Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

130,450 mi
Last recorded130,450 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 TVM
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2018 130,450 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2017 123,192 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Jan 2017 117,664 miles

Item(s) Removed From View. Prior To Test.

Minor Oil Leak.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre Tread 3mm. 195/60H15.

Nearside Front Tyre, Inner Shoulder Worn.

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Inner Shoulder Worn.

Offside Front Tyre Tread 3mm.

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

Fail 9 Jan 2017 117,657 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Item(s) Removed From View. Prior To Test.

Minor Oil Leak.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre Tread 3mm. 195/60H15.

Nearside Front Tyre, Inner Shoulder Worn.

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Inner Shoulder Worn.

Offside Front Tyre Tread 3mm.

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 110,945 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 9 Jan 2016 110,768 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 97,935 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 85,878 miles

rear suspension bump stops in poor condition

Pass 24 Dec 2012 71,503 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2012 71,503 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 62,878 miles

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

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

both rear shock absorber shrouds dropped

nearside rear tyre walls cracked

Pass 30 Dec 2010 57,225 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 7 Jan 2010 52,340 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 45,008 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear bump stop deteriorated

Pass 11 Jan 2008 37,134 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 29,707 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.

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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AU53 TVM is a 2004 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AU53 TVM, 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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AU53 TVM is a 2004 Ford Fusion, first registered on 5 January 2004.

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