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BD53 VGV

2004 Ford Fusion

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

78,706 mi
Last recorded78,706 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 VGV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2023 78,706 miles

Front brake pipes corroding

Nearside rear bumper fixings poor (slight projection)

Offside rear brake pipe corroding

Rear tyres perishing (cracking)

Fail 1 Mar 2023 78,702 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front brake pipes corroding

Nearside rear bumper fixings poor (slight projection)

Offside rear brake pipe corroding

Rear tyres perishing (cracking)

Pass 20 Jan 2022 75,266 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 72,335 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 71,001 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 67,265 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 62,414 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 59,150 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 12 Jan 2016 54,409 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2016 54,409 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 50,617 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 46,500 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 42,192 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2013 42,192 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 38,116 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 33,222 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 33,222 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 29,743 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 29,743 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 24,780 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 20,668 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 20,668 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 16,713 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 16,713 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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BD53 VGV is a 2004 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,399cc diesel 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 BD53 VGV, 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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What year was BD53 VGV registered?

BD53 VGV is a 2004 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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