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AX04 MDE

2004 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

92,434 mi
Last recorded92,434 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 MDE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2019 92,434 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction phone holder. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box blowing. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. wrong size (5.2.3 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2018 92,408 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 82,396 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 81,222 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 81,222 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 77,061 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 74,078 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 74,078 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 71,326 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Jul 2012 64,710 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 64,710 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 59,466 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Jul 2011 59,466 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 54,157 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 46,821 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 39,731 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 31,973 miles

o/s/r tyre getting low on tread,tread slightly perrished.

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 MDE is a 2004 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AX04 MDE, 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 MDE is a 2004 Ford Fusion, first registered on 12 June 2004.

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