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BF04 DSX

2004 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

93,106 mi
Last recorded93,106 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 DSX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 93,106 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2025 93,101 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 86,791 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Jul 2024 86,791 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 76,730 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 76,730 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2022 75,153 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2022 75,153 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 73,492 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking within tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear and outer slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears cracking within tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Apr 2021 73,492 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking within tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear and outer slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears cracking within tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2020 72,960 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2020 72,960 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2019 71,377 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 8 May 2019 71,377 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front coil spring slightly twisted in seat

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 May 2018 69,893 miles

NSF tyre perished

NSR tyre perished

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

OSR tyre perished

Pass 10 May 2017 68,084 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 65,135 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 62,631 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 62,631 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 May 2014 60,162 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2014 60,057 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2013 52,296 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 56,293 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2012 52,886 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 52,886 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 48,550 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 43,303 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 38,366 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 34,117 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 34,117 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2007 27,738 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 26,066 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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BF04 DSX is a 2004 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BF04 DSX, 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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BF04 DSX is a 2004 Ford Fusion, first registered on 26 April 2004.

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