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AX53 JFF

2004 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

70,959 mi
Last recorded70,959 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 JFF
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 70,959 miles

clutch smells

exhaust system detiorated

indicators slightly detiorated

lower gearbox mounting worn

slight coolant leak

slight play offside front wheel

Pass 10 Feb 2017 66,944 miles

aircon wires broken from switch

damp patch coolant thermostat housing

damp patch rack / gearbox

driver front fog lamp bracket half broken

exhaust system slightly detiorated flexi mesh

fan belt frayed

fuel and brake pipes slightly corroded

indicators slightly discoloured

lower gearbox mounting worn

nearside front alloy slightly bent inner rim edge

Fail 10 Feb 2017 66,944 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

aircon wires broken from switch

damp patch coolant thermostat housing

damp patch rack / gearbox

driver front fog lamp bracket half broken

exhaust system slightly detiorated flexi mesh

fan belt frayed

fuel and brake pipes slightly corroded

indicators slightly discoloured

lower gearbox mounting worn

nearside front alloy slightly bent inner rim edge

Pass 20 Feb 2016 62,985 miles

nsf tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Feb 2016 62,985 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

nsf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Feb 2015 58,274 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2015 58,274 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside rear brake binding slighly

Pass 1 Mar 2014 53,621 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Feb 2014

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 48,076 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 48,076 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 43,045 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 42,993 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 36,239 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 30,068 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 24,297 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 17,570 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 17,570 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 12,693 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 JFF is a 2004 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AX53 JFF, 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 JFF is a 2004 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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