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AX53 RCF

2004 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

36,348 mi
Last recorded36,348 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 RCF
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2024 36,348 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 32,718 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2023 32,718 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 32,707 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 32,094 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 31,495 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tread outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

coolant stain age around side of engine

noise around aux belt area when running

Fail 18 Aug 2020 31,495 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tread outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

coolant stain age around side of engine

noise around aux belt area when running

Pass 19 Aug 2019 30,915 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 30,140 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 30,140 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 29,456 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 29,456 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 28,928 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 28,111 miles

rear wiper blade rubber worn away

Pass 19 Aug 2014 26,784 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 25,436 miles

o/s/r tyre has been driven flat

slight noise around timing belt area

Pass 21 Aug 2012 23,992 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has cuts on the outer wall

Fail 21 Aug 2012 23,992 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre has cuts on the outer wall

Pass 9 Aug 2011 21,915 miles

noise around aux belt area

Pass 18 Aug 2010 19,407 miles

all wipers noisey.

exhaust back box bracket corroded.

Fail 18 Aug 2010 19,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

all wipers noisey.

exhaust back box bracket corroded.

Pass 12 Aug 2009 17,376 miles

all wipers noisey.

noise from around aux belt.

o/s washer jet requires re-aiming.

Fail 12 Aug 2009 17,376 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

all wipers noisey.

noise from around aux belt.

o/s washer jet requires re-aiming.

Pass 20 Aug 2008 15,622 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE SPLIT ON OUTER WALL

Pass 23 Aug 2007 13,156 miles

noise from around drive belt. †possible air leak from under engine bay.

Pass 7 Dec 2006 10,877 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 RCF is a 2004 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 RCF, 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 RCF registered?

AX53 RCF is a 2004 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 February 2004.

Is AX53 RCF safe to buy?

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