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BG04 GDU

2004 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

97,495 mi
Last recorded97,495 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 GDU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 97,495 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front trailing arm / axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge of tread close to wear bars

Offside Front inner driveshaft bearing has slight noise on rotation

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front trailing arm/axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber plastic cover deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread grooves & worn close to tread wear bars

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all suspension has general surface corrosion

Pass 14 Feb 2024 91,153 miles

headlamp lenses deteriorating

Pass 23 Feb 2023 85,336 miles

Offside Rear tyre slight perishing between tread

Fail 10 Feb 2023 85,329 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre slight perishing between tread

Pass 28 Jan 2022 81,702 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 81,702 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 80,436 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 80,419 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 79,289 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 79,238 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 76,759 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from wheel cylinder to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Feb 2019 76,759 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from wheel cylinder to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 73,920 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 70,295 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 67,291 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 64,076 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 60,478 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 60,478 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 53,343 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Feb 2013 53,343 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2012 47,301 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 42,907 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 38,930 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 33,930 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 33,930 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 28,795 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Mar 2007 21,508 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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BG04 GDU is a 2004 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 BG04 GDU, 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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BG04 GDU is a 2004 Ford Fusion, first registered on 20 April 2004.

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