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BC53 JPU

2004 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

123,922 mi
Last recorded123,922 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC53 JPU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2021 123,922 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2021 123,813 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 122,223 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 122,213 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 119,089 miles

Both headlamp aims of poor quality

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear tyres are of a different size to those on the front.

both front lower suspension arm dust covers slightly perishing.

small stone chip to windscreen

Fail 22 Nov 2019 119,048 miles

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

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Both headlamp aims of poor quality

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre below limit on outer shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside ()

Rear tyres are of a different size to those on the front.

both front lower suspension arm dust covers slightly perishing.

small stone chip to windscreen

Pass 23 Nov 2018 112,410 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 112,338 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 106,036 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 97,972 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 95,338 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

eml lamp on

Fail 4 Nov 2015 95,338 miles

Centre Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front tyre tread cracked

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

eml lamp on

Pass 13 Nov 2014 92,511 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

the spare wheel is inscure in the boot

Fail 12 Nov 2014 92,510 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

the exhaust rear box mounting bracket is corroded and inscure

the spare wheel is inscure in the boot

Pass 4 Apr 2014 88,490 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2014 88,423 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 76,093 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Nov 2011 62,606 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 44,853 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 43,998 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 38,320 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 37,046 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 31,080 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 25,565 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 JPU is a 2004 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 BC53 JPU, 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 JPU is a 2004 Ford Fusion, first registered on 26 February 2004.

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