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AV54 XEE

2004 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,307 mi
Last recorded149,307 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 XEE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 149,307 miles

Front vehicle has front end damage

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2025 149,304 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front vehicle has front end damage

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 129,527 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 129,527 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 115,390 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 103,585 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Jun 2021 99,994 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 99,993 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured & rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 96,752 miles

tyres worn/deteriorating

Fail 31 Oct 2019 96,752 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

tyres worn/deteriorating

Pass 16 Nov 2018 92,667 miles

all tyres worn

some brake pipes deteriorating

Pass 8 Nov 2017 86,871 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 86,870 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 81,520 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 81,520 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 74,143 miles

coil spring corroded rears (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil was very low

front brakes worn to limit

front tyres worn

Fail 10 Sep 2015 74,143 miles

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

coil spring corroded rears (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil was very low

front brakes worn to limit

front tyres worn

Pass 11 Sep 2014 67,868 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 60,440 miles

all tyres no/near limit...poor

Pass 14 Sep 2012 54,470 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 54,470 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 50,920 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 46,753 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 39,881 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 33,488 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 14 Oct 2008 33,488 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Oct 2007 24,220 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 XEE is a 2004 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XEE, 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 XEE is a 2004 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 October 2004.

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