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AX53 LGN

2004 Ford Fusion

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

157,408 mi
Last recorded157,408 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 157,408 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

n/s/r foot and parking brake effort low

suspension rusty

Fail 9 Jul 2024 157,273 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

n/s/r foot and parking brake effort low

suspension rusty

Pass 20 Jul 2023 150,565 miles

Nearside door mirror cover missing

Fail 20 Jul 2023 150,565 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside door mirror cover missing

Pass 23 Jul 2022 136,542 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 131,257 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2021 131,255 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 131,149 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2020 131,149 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 129,555 miles

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

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

both head lamps in poor condition

both rear shock covers broken

Fail 17 Jan 2019 129,555 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

both head lamps in poor condition

both rear shock covers broken

Pass 22 Jan 2018 126,474 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Fail 22 Jan 2018 126,474 miles

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

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

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 120,353 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2017 120,353 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 114,696 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 114,696 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front 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 19 Jan 2015 107,692 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 100,298 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 92,940 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 83,574 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 75,565 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 66,929 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 56,384 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 48,177 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 37,224 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)

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 LGN is a 2004 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LGN, 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 LGN is a 2004 Ford Fusion, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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