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BG04 HGU

2004 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

116,992 mi
Last recorded116,992 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 116,992 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2020 116,992 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 110,454 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 110,454 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 103,156 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 90,572 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 90,572 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 79,342 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 67,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp milky

Fail 11 Sep 2015 67,939 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp milky

Pass 29 May 2014 53,007 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 52,931 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 52,780 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 52,387 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 51,970 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 46,609 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 May 2009 46,609 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 May 2008 37,477 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 May 2008 37,477 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2007 26,442 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 HGU is a 2004 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HGU, 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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What year was BG04 HGU registered?

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

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