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BF04 GVM

2004 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

142,583 mi
Last recorded142,583 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2022 142,583 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

various chassis and body areas have coroded

various steering braking and suspension components have coroded

Fail 30 Dec 2022 142,583 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

various chassis and body areas have coroded

various steering braking and suspension components have coroded

Pass 17 Dec 2021 135,735 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

various body and chassis areas have coroded

various suspension braking and steering components have coroded

Pass 5 Jan 2021 129,522 miles

various chassis and body areas have coroded

various steering suspension and braking components have coroded

Fail 2 Jan 2021 129,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

various chassis and body areas have coroded

various steering suspension and braking components have coroded

Pass 31 Dec 2019 124,979 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2019 124,979 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2018 117,264 miles

Coolant leak top radiator hose ()

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Fail 28 Dec 2018 117,262 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak top radiator hose ()

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 109,872 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Dec 2017 109,872 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 102,746 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Jan 2017 102,746 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 97,478 miles

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

nearside rear tyre valve in poor condition CLOSE TO FAILURE

Pass 12 Dec 2014 91,945 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 85,726 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 9 Nov 2012 75,859 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 75,859 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2011 60,079 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 44,414 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 40,241 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 36,361 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 14 Feb 2008 31,926 miles

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

clutch pedal slipping

Fail 14 Feb 2008 31,926 miles

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

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

clutch pedal slipping

Pass 27 Feb 2007 25,844 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 GVM is a 2004 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 GVM, 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 GVM is a 2004 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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