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AX53 FBJ

2004 Ford Fusion

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

189,138 mi
Last recorded189,138 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 FBJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2017 189,138 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis near rear beam hanger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis near rear beam hanger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Feb 2017 188,721 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis near rear beam hanger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis near rear beam hanger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 183,626 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/50/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 174,648 miles

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

Front headlamps deteriated

Offside wiper broken

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 164,234 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2014 164,221 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 150,803 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front discs worn but not dangerous

Pass 7 Feb 2012 135,431 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 122,505 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 111,447 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 99,845 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 89,018 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 76,794 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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AX53 FBJ is a 2004 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FBJ, 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 FBJ is a 2004 Ford Fusion, first registered on 27 February 2004.

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