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AX53 EMV

2004 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,033 mi
Last recorded110,033 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 EMV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2022 110,033 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2021 106,152 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 103,042 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 100,654 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 95,099 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 91,006 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 87,025 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2014 86,651 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 86,651 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 84,877 miles

nearside rear tyre getting close to legal limit

offside front tyre close to legal limit

Fail 30 Sep 2013 84,877 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre getting close to legal limit

offside front tyre close to legal limit

Pass 20 Sep 2012 76,202 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 76,202 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 54,052 miles

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

both rear shock absorber bump stops deteriorated

Pass 10 Nov 2010 47,681 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 41,367 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 36,295 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 36,295 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 30,048 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 21,327 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AX53 EMV is a 2004 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AX53 EMV, 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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AX53 EMV is a 2004 Ford Fusion, first registered on 8 January 2004.

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