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BA04 LJY

2004 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

110,739 mi
Last recorded110,739 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA04 LJY
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2020 110,739 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2020 110,736 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 108,565 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 108,565 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Feb 2019 108,527 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced no pattern will not adjust (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 100,333 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

eml lamp on

Fail 12 Feb 2018 100,253 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

eml lamp on

Pass 4 Mar 2017 89,123 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 70,864 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 70,864 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Fail 19 Jun 2014 59,633 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rad fan insecure

Pass 19 Jun 2014 59,633 miles

rad fan insecure

Pass 15 Apr 2014 58,642 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

exhaust corroded

n/s/r tyre sidewall poor

o/s/r tyre sidewall poor

rear springs corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2014 58,642 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

exhaust corroded

n/s/r tyre sidewall poor

o/s/r tyre sidewall poor

rear springs corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2013 47,661 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 47,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 42,330 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 39,129 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 34,166 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 30,211 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 25,864 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 21,150 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 LJY is a 2004 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LJY, 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 LJY is a 2004 Ford Fusion, first registered on 6 August 2004.

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