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AX53 HWG

2004 Ford Fusion

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

127,037 mi
Last recorded127,037 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 HWG
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 127,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 124,419 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 121,414 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 117,998 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 114,210 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 109,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 16 Dec 2019 109,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 108,933 miles

Rear WIPER RUBBER IS POOR

SLIGHT OIL LEAK

EXHAUST IS CORRODED

Pass 19 Dec 2017 108,776 miles

EXHAUST IS RUSTED

Pass 10 Jan 2017 108,575 miles

POWER STEERING PIPES ARE RUSTED

Fail 10 Jan 2017 108,575 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

OIL LEAKS

POWER STEERING PIPES ARE RUSTED

Pass 17 Dec 2015 106,807 miles

POWER STEERING PIPES ARE RUSTED

Pass 12 Jan 2015 103,206 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 100,125 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 95,738 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 90,138 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 84,183 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 75,536 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 64,345 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 53,016 miles

all 4 tyres are between 2mm and 3mm of tread legal limit is 1.6mm

Pass 1 Feb 2007 41,894 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 HWG is a 2004 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 HWG, 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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What year was AX53 HWG registered?

AX53 HWG is a 2004 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 February 2004.

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