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AU53 TVO

2004 Ford Fusion

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

140,347 mi
Last recorded140,347 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 TVO
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2017 140,347 miles

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

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

both front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 11 Jan 2017 140,347 miles

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

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

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

both front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 8 Jan 2016 131,617 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2016 131,616 miles

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside & nearside (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 120,087 miles

rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 20 Nov 2013 110,620 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 99,290 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 87,847 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 72,788 miles

Air filter cover is damaged.

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Oct 2010 72,534 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 58,064 miles

Off side rear shock absorber casing insecure

Fail 7 Nov 2009 57,681 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Off side rear shock absorber casing insecure

Pass 28 Nov 2008 42,420 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 42,420 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 36,109 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 36,109 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 28,722 miles

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

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 TVO is a 2004 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AU53 TVO, 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 TVO is a 2004 Ford Fusion, first registered on 19 January 2004.

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