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AU54 TPX

2004 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,715 mi
Last recorded64,715 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 TPX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Dec 2021 64,715 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired both rear (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside rear ()

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

front and rear suspension components corroded

rear axel corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2020 61,099 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

poor image on headlamps

Fail 10 Dec 2020 61,099 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

poor image on headlamps

Pass 11 Jun 2019 53,232 miles

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

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

all coil springs corroded

both front headlamps misted

Pass 13 Jun 2018 48,106 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 45,938 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 45,938 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60/15 88h (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Aug 2016 43,452 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 43,452 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 40,677 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 38,033 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 35,644 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 35,644 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 33,234 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Jul 2011 30,944 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 28,050 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2010 28,050 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Fail 10 Aug 2009 25,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 25,081 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 21,797 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 20,739 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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AU54 TPX is a 2004 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AU54 TPX, 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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AU54 TPX is a 2004 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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