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AV04 SGX

2004 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

96,058 mi
Last recorded96,058 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 SGX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 96,058 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 93,328 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 91,534 miles

Central exhaust heat shield slightly lose

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle mounting shackles to chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front head lamps slightly cloudy

both rear damper bump stops perished

light corrosion on all suspension components

Pass 19 May 2022 89,683 miles

Central Rear Lower Rear exhaust / fuel tank heat shield loose.

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides outer lenses faded. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked and delaminating. (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides rears. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides rear lower mount bushes. (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Delaminating. (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides rear tyres cracked in the tread grooves. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2021 87,794 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear tyres perished

Fail 18 May 2021 87,794 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear tyres perished

Pass 10 Jun 2020 86,041 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipes on rack are slightly corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear tyres perished

Fail 8 Jun 2020 86,040 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire Silencer (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Power steering pipes on rack are slightly corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear tyres perished

Pass 24 Apr 2019 82,244 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

signs of oil leak

various brake pipes have signs of corrosion

Fail 24 Apr 2019 82,244 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

front brake discs corroded and slightly lipped

front brake pads beginning to wear low

signs of oil leak

various brake pipes have signs of corrosion

Pass 26 Apr 2018 78,926 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

both rear coil springs corroded

nearside front tyre perished

Fail 25 Apr 2018 78,926 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

both rear coil springs corroded

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 24 Apr 2017 75,143 miles

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

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

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

under side corroded

wipers smearing

Pass 27 Apr 2016 70,011 miles

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

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

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

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

head lamps in poor condition

Pass 1 May 2015 66,134 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 66,134 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 60,961 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2013 56,678 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 51,856 miles

front tyres low on edges

Fail 14 May 2012 51,856 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 47,493 miles

advise that the wiper blades are starting to smear

Pass 12 May 2010 43,706 miles

front wipers smear

nearside rear tyre tread low 2mm and badly perished

noise from engine suspect injector blow by

rear section of exhaust badly corroded

Pass 11 May 2009 38,012 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 38,012 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2008 31,665 miles

rear tyres starting to get low on tread.

Pass 17 Mar 2007 24,066 miles

coolant leak

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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AV04 SGX is a 2004 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 AV04 SGX, 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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AV04 SGX is a 2004 Ford Fusion, first registered on 27 March 2004.

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