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AU53 UCC

2004 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

130,371 mi
Last recorded130,371 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 UCC
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 130,371 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm & Worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm & Worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Sep 2017 130,233 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm & Worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm & Worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 121,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (4.1.D.1e)

Slight corrosion; Exhaust, Rear axle, Rear shocks, Rear springs

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2016 121,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (4.1.D.1e)

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

Slight corrosion; Exhaust, Rear axle, Rear shocks, Rear springs

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 112,998 miles

Slight corrosion: Exhaust, Rear axle, Rear shocks

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2015 112,998 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak & Top mount has lots of play (2.7.3)

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

Slight corrosion: Exhaust, Rear axle, Rear shocks

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 102,821 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 100,708 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 94,912 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 89,809 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)

Fail 18 Oct 2012 89,809 miles

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

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 12 Jan 2012 84,461 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

headlamp beam output

Pass 18 Jan 2011 76,105 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)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 67,317 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 67,317 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2009 60,035 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 60,035 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 51,354 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 22 Jan 2007 38,480 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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AU53 UCC is a 2004 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 UCC, 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 UCC is a 2004 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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