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AV53 YLU

2004 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,716 mi
Last recorded86,716 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 YLU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 86,716 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2025 86,706 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Both sides rear tyres cracked.

Pass 27 Nov 2024 86,384 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 83,858 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 83,848 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 78,305 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 72,646 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 65,344 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 61,690 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 58,002 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 58,001 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 54,564 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 50,945 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 47,945 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 44,271 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 41,188 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 37,296 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 32,741 miles

two nails in nearside front tyre

Pass 5 Feb 2011 29,128 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 29,128 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 24,974 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 19,749 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 16,689 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 13,453 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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AV53 YLU is a 2004 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AV53 YLU, 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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AV53 YLU is a 2004 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 February 2004.

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