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AV54 MWK

2004 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

205,242 mi
Last recorded205,242 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 MWK
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2026 205,242 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 203,042 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox leaking slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2025 203,042 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt big clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox leaking slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 196,895 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2024 196,895 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front 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))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 190,911 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle assembly. Unable to view fully around mounting bush eyes. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2023 190,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Unable to see a clear cut off or horizontal image. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis rail at axle mount is delaminated and perforated. Limited access for full inspection. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Unable to see a clear cut off or horizontal image. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis rail at axle mount is delaminating and perforated. Limited access for full inspection. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle assembly. Unable to view fully around mounting bush eyes. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 185,418 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides, rear of front to rear pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% imbalance recorded. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle assembly. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides rear chassis rails, above rear axle mounts. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2022 185,418 miles

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear of nearside outer sill and return area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear of offside outer sill and return area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides, rear of front to rear pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% imbalance recorded. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle assembly. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides rear chassis rails, above rear axle mounts. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 180,031 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides rear, visible in wheel arches. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle: Around mounting bush eyes. Unable to inspect fully due to position on the vehicle. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2021 179,990 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Pedal action sinks. (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Broken into 4 pieces. This renders the vehicle in a dangerous state, and it MUST NOT BE DRIVEN. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected ABS Modulator unit. (1.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides rear, visible in wheel arches. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 32% imbalance recorded. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle: Around mounting bush eyes. Unable to inspect fully due to position on the vehicle. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Both sides rear service brakes have low effort, and do not lock at full effort.

Pass 10 Aug 2020 174,324 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside front, and rear sections of both sides front to rear, in wheelarches. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 166,380 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% imbalance recorded. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear axle: Both sides main mounting bushes splitting and bonding failing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 155,432 miles

Central Exhaust heat shield insecure

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wipers smeary

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (Rocker cover) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle bushes unbonded

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

Washer aim poor

Fail 16 Aug 2018 155,429 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Central Exhaust heat shield insecure

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wipers smeary

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (Rocker cover) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle bushes unbonded

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

Washer aim poor

Pass 17 Aug 2017 140,456 miles

OSR shock absorber leaking

exhaust back box outer skin corroded and mount corroded off

rear brake pipes corroded

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 27 Jul 2016 124,662 miles

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

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

back box outer skin corroded and mount corroded off

brake pipes starting to corrode

nsf bottom ball joint boot perished

osr tyre tread perished

Pass 23 Jul 2015 111,073 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

osr tyre tread starting to perish

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

rear no. plate seperating

Pass 4 Aug 2014 94,647 miles

deep cut in osr tyre

exaust heat shield loose

gear box to subframe mounting rubber bush starting to crack

nsf brake pipe bent

Pass 5 Aug 2013 79,445 miles

Both front road springs have slight corrosion on bottom coil

Fail 5 Aug 2013 79,445 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Both front road springs have slight corrosion on bottom coil

Pass 6 Aug 2012 69,912 miles

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

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

front wipers poor

n/s/f wiper staring to split

rear hand brake cable clips broken on both sides

Pass 27 Jul 2011 58,158 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 49,805 miles

Power steering rack damp.

Pass 29 Jul 2009 40,888 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 32,906 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 26,805 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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AV54 MWK is a 2004 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 AV54 MWK, 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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AV54 MWK is a 2004 Ford Fusion, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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