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BF04 XLR

2004 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

73,155 mi
Last recorded73,155 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 XLR
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 73,155 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 68,726 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2024 68,726 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 63,763 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 63,757 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 58,981 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 53,892 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 49,245 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 44,923 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake Pipes Covered in Grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 43,231 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes coated. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 42,943 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 42,349 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 41,745 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 40,919 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 38,721 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 38,417 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 37,169 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 35,626 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 31,871 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 28,190 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 21,804 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 21,804 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 May 2007 15,508 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 XLR is a 2004 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 BF04 XLR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF04 XLR registered?

BF04 XLR is a 2004 Ford Fusion, first registered on 10 May 2004.

Is BF04 XLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF04 XLR shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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