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BG04 HFE

2004 Ford Fusion

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

136,638 mi
Last recorded136,638 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 HFE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2023 136,638 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 130,492 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material @ rear been under sealed (1.1.11 (c))

Central Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 122,300 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear axle beam suspension mount slight corrosion and previous repair (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear axle beam suspension mount slight corrosion and previous repair (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 122,294 miles

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

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

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear axle beam suspension mount slight corrosion and previous repair (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear axle beam suspension mount slight corrosion and previous repair (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 115,881 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2020 115,875 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silcencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main feed (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

lower rear gearbox mount slight movement

Pass 22 Mar 2019 114,291 miles

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

Headlight lenses poor

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2018 110,204 miles

Headlight lenses poor

Fail 8 Mar 2018 110,204 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Offside (2.2.B.1f)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Front (3.5.1i)

Headlight lenses poor

Pass 23 Mar 2017 105,423 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play offside (2.2.B.1f)

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

headlight lenses poor

Pass 11 Mar 2016 98,411 miles

headlight lenses poor

Pass 30 Mar 2015 93,374 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 85,487 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 77,757 miles

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

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

both rear tyres starting to perrish

Pass 2 Apr 2012 69,861 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 63,662 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 58,498 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 50,190 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 40,580 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 28,975 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 HFE is a 2004 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BG04 HFE, 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 HFE is a 2004 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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