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BC53 GXX

2004 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,630 mi
Last recorded70,630 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC53 GXX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2021 70,630 miles

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 19 Aug 2021 70,630 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 6 Aug 2021 69,903 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both side front (NSF&OSF) (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 68,067 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 65,805 miles

Front Both Headlamp Lenses slightly Deteriorated

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 64,486 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 62,199 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 59,286 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 58,531 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 51,123 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)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 44,057 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 42,114 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 42,114 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 39,650 miles

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)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 34,884 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 31,236 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 28,927 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Feb 2008 26,914 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 26,914 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 24,571 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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BC53 GXX is a 2004 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BC53 GXX, 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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BC53 GXX is a 2004 Ford Fusion, first registered on 24 February 2004.

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