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AX53 VJU

2004 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

103,703 mi
Last recorded103,703 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 VJU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 103,703 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak above gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective rubber mounting split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Feb 2025 103,480 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to major coolant leak from water pump (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant leak from water pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak above gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective rubber mounting split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective blade split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 97,678 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear pipe rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Feb 2024 97,678 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear pipe rear section (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 86,657 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear pipe rear section (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 76,110 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 74,451 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 73,806 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 73,141 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 71,785 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 70,739 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 69,612 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 66,485 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 62,119 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 58,011 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 54,047 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 48,956 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 43,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 43,105 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 36,865 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 31,756 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 24,472 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 21,866 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 VJU is a 2004 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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

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