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BD54 BWJ

2004 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

103,470 mi
Last recorded103,470 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 BWJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2019 103,470 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 103,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 88,454 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 88,453 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s & o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2017 83,172 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 83,172 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 1 Dec 2016 76,831 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 67,003 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 67,002 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 59,025 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 51,691 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 51,690 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 43,124 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)

Fail 26 Nov 2012 4,312 miles

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

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

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 29 Nov 2011 36,363 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 29,426 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Nov 2009 23,200 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 17,770 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 10,767 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 Oct 2007 10,767 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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BD54 BWJ is a 2004 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BD54 BWJ, 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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BD54 BWJ is a 2004 Ford Fusion, first registered on 22 November 2004.

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