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AU54 XKO

2004 Ford Fusion

Grey Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2023
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

149,300 mi
Last recorded149,300 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 XKO
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Fail 5 Jan 2023 149,300 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded off flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill length (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassie area axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear axle bushes cracking (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/f noise from mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and o/side ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassie axle mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion under rear wheel arch areas unable to fully see covered by trim

Pass 6 Jan 2022 145,063 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 145,061 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Dec 2020 134,657 miles

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Dec 2020 134,657 miles

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2019 125,814 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam projected image just met requirements (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam projected image just met requirements (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2018 121,783 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 121,783 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 24 May 2017 119,123 miles

Cracking in both rear tyres

Fail 23 May 2017 119,121 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Cracking in both rear tyres

Pass 18 May 2016 114,237 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 114,233 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 109,727 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 109,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 101,646 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 101,644 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 85,026 miles

Exhaust rear Box Deteriorated

Fail 29 Apr 2013 85,025 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Exhaust rear Box Deteriorated

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 May 2012 69,973 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 67,498 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 17 Oct 2011 67,498 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 60,009 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Oct 2010 60,009 miles

Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2009 52,387 miles

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

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

both rear tyres slightly perrished

Fail 12 Oct 2009 52,387 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres slightly perrished

Pass 29 Sep 2008 43,274 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 35,157 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 33,492 miles

n/s/r 1/4 panel damaged

rear bumper damage

tailgate damage

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 XKO is a 2004 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XKO, 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 XKO is a 2004 Ford Fusion, first registered on 13 September 2004.

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