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AV54 ULB

2004 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

96,078 mi
Last recorded96,078 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 ULB
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2018 96,078 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe poor (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

oil leak

Fail 25 Jan 2018 96,078 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe poor (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2017 85,260 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

corrosion on both front suspensions

oil leak

water level low

Pass 27 Jan 2016 73,873 miles

Offside Rear tyre getting low

brake pedal rubber worn

exhaust shield guard insecure

white furring on brake pipes

Fail 25 Jan 2016 73,873 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear tyre getting low

brake pedal rubber worn

exhaust shield guard insecure

slight play on offside steering rack end

white furring on brake pipes

Pass 23 Jan 2015 61,631 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 61,629 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 50,172 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 50,172 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 46,414 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 41,822 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 41,822 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 37,198 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 37,198 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 32,273 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 27,528 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 27,528 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 21,663 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 ULB is a 2004 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AV54 ULB, 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 ULB is a 2004 Ford Fusion, first registered on 21 October 2004.

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