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BD53 ZHF

2004 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

96,510 mi
Last recorded96,510 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 ZHF
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 96,510 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear join (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2025 96,450 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear join (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 94,772 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 94,772 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 93,416 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2023 93,416 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 91,661 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 89,572 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust rusty

Pass 15 Aug 2020 86,522 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2020 86,522 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 84,521 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2019 84,521 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 77,056 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 70,422 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 70,422 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 64,740 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded From flexy to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded From flexy to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 59,195 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 28 Jul 2014 52,816 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 45,765 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 39,749 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 33,557 miles

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

nearside front disc slightly worn

Pass 4 Aug 2010 30,217 miles

front disc s worn

front pads getting dowbn

Pass 5 Aug 2009 25,405 miles

engine covers

n/s/r tyre cut in tread

Pass 24 Jul 2008 19,750 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 1 Aug 2007 14,809 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 9,847 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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BD53 ZHF is a 2004 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BD53 ZHF, 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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BD53 ZHF is a 2004 Ford Fusion, first registered on 14 February 2004.

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