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BJ04 EWH

2004 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

103,285 mi
Last recorded103,285 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 EWH
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2023 103,285 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2023 103,271 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 99,315 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Nov 2022 99,504 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2022 99,293 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced more than 50% across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Oct 2022 99,150 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 93,032 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2021 92,881 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 83,893 miles

Both headlamp outputs reduced due to deterioration of front lens-aims/patterns just visible

Both rear coil springs corroded

Both rear registration plate lights dim in operation

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion to inner sill close to rear suspension mounting perscribed area

Front registration plate damaged but intact & still readable

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

Lower engine mounting rubber badly deteriorated resulting in movement just considered passable at time of test.

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2020 83,893 miles

Both headlamp outputs reduced due to deterioration of front lens-aims/patterns just visible

Both rear coil springs corroded

Both rear registration plate lights dim in operation

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion to inner sill close to rear suspension mounting perscribed area

Front registration plate damaged but intact & still readable

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

Lower engine mounting rubber badly deteriorated resulting in movement just considered passable at time of test.

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Sidelight on at the same time. (4.3.3 (b))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 74,213 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 65,268 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 55,712 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 46,569 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 41,833 miles

engine coolant leak

Pass 9 Apr 2014 40,041 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres cracking due to aging

Pass 15 Apr 2013 37,734 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 34,391 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 27 Mar 2012 34,391 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 31,202 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 28,093 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 24,931 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 21,869 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 18,023 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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BJ04 EWH is a 2004 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 BJ04 EWH, 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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BJ04 EWH is a 2004 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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