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BA04 LFP

2004 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

214,256 mi
Last recorded214,256 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA04 LFP
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Apr 2023 214,256 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 210,097 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2022 210,097 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 206,036 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth worn and split on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Front flexible brake hose clips both sides are fitted upside down causing clips and hoses to be slightly loose on mounting .

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease on small end (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light level of water in light unit (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear bump stops both sides are broken

Fail 22 Feb 2021 206,004 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Lower Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe up side of fuel tank and to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Brake pedal wearing smooth worn and split on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Front flexible brake hose clips both sides are fitted upside down causing clips and hoses to be slightly loose on mounting .

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease on small end (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light level of water in light unit (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear bump stops both sides are broken

Pass 8 Oct 2019 203,731 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

gearbox oil leak.

lower engine stabiliser worn.

offside and nearside rear metal brake pipes corroding!

rear silencer corroded/deteriorated.

Fail 8 Oct 2019 203,731 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

gearbox oil leak.

lower engine stabiliser worn.

offside and nearside rear metal brake pipes corroding!

rear silencer corroded/deteriorated.

Pass 3 Oct 2018 199,353 miles

Central exhaust heat shield loose

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 192,077 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both front brake pipes corroded but not excessive (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disks pitted and corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded nsr coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded osr, front to rear brake pipe corroded but not excessive (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from rear exhaust box (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 192,077 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated nsr wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both front brake pipes corroded but not excessive (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disks pitted and corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded nsr coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded osr, front to rear brake pipe corroded but not excessive (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from rear exhaust box (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 186,461 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount (2.4.A.3)

faulty wiper blade scratch on windsreen

Pass 10 Oct 2015 176,060 miles

Headlamp output deterioating

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen damaged

Pass 14 Oct 2014 171,946 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2014 171,946 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 166,339 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2012 161,134 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

wiper mark on screen

Pass 31 Oct 2011 154,770 miles

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

both front brake discs worn

Pass 28 Oct 2010 148,077 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 139,981 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 119,084 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

hand brake travel

Pass 3 Aug 2007 91,033 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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BA04 LFP is a 2004 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BA04 LFP, 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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BA04 LFP is a 2004 Ford Fusion, first registered on 5 August 2004.

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