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AX04 BWW

2004 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

120,233 mi
Last recorded120,233 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 BWW
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 120,233 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2025 120,232 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 112,028 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2024 112,028 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 103,422 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 94,621 miles

Front/rear wipers smearing

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

Fail 30 Sep 2022 94,621 miles

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

Front/rear wipers smearing

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 84,945 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 84,945 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH LAMPS REQUIRE POLISHING. (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 78,696 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 78,696 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Centre stop lamp not working.

Coolant leak from thermostat housing area.

Front discs worn.

Nearside rear tyre getting close to limit.

Pass 1 Apr 2019 70,049 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 70,049 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 62,715 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 54,247 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)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 54,247 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 46,760 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 38,311 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 38,311 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 29,087 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 26,092 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 24,323 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 22,675 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 20,092 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 17,913 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 16,279 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 11,982 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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AX04 BWW 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 AX04 BWW, 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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AX04 BWW is a 2004 Ford Fusion, first registered on 12 April 2004.

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