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AV04 TFU

2004 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

146,862 mi
Last recorded146,862 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 146,862 miles

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

engine area oily underneath

front suspension lower wishbone rear mountings deteriorating

gearbox noisy

rear axle outer mountings deteriorating

reversing lamp inoperative

Fail 6 Oct 2020 146,858 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose split (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure exhaust fouls vehicle (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced unable to check levelling device (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt swivel (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central stop lamp inoperative

Nearside Rear indicator faded

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

brake discs worn / corroded

engine area oily underneath

front suspension lower wishbone rear mountings deteriorating

gearbox noisy

rear axle outer mountings deteriorating

reversing lamp inoperative

slight imbalance of rear brakes

wipers could be better

Pass 11 Apr 2019 138,385 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 130,434 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 121,234 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 112,426 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2016 112,426 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 103,237 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2015 103,237 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2014 96,442 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

o/s/f headlamp slightly misty

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Apr 2014 96,442 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

o/s/f headlamp slightly misty

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Apr 2013 87,344 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 78,186 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Apr 2011 67,235 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2011 67,235 miles

Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 57,008 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 49,528 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2009 49,528 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 40,384 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 28,824 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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AV04 TFU is a 2004 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TFU, 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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What year was AV04 TFU registered?

AV04 TFU is a 2004 Ford Fusion, first registered on 14 April 2004.

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