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BJ04 YMV

2004 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

139,277 mi
Last recorded139,277 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 YMV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 139,277 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 134,953 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 134,950 miles

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)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 130,865 miles

oil leaks.

passenger airbag switched off.

Fail 25 Feb 2014 130,865 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

oil leaks.

passenger airbag switched off.

Pass 12 Apr 2013 119,416 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 119,413 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

brake pads appear worn.

noise from offside front wheel bearings.

offside front tyre worn to 2mm.

Pass 29 Mar 2012 104,498 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 90,440 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 90,440 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Coolant leak

Pass 15 Apr 2010 76,765 miles

rear number plate loose.

travel on parking brake lever.

Fail 15 Apr 2010 76,765 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

rear number plate loose.

travel on parking brake lever.

Pass 14 Apr 2009 62,135 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear,seat belt not fully checked.

offside front tyre worn to 2mm.

rear number plate loose.

travel on parking brake lever.

Fail 14 Apr 2009 62,135 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

child seat fitted to nearside rear,seat belt not fully checked.

offside front tyre worn to 2mm.

rear number plate loose.

travel on parking brake lever.

Pass 14 Apr 2008 48,305 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 10 Apr 2007 33,868 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 33,868 miles

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

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 YMV is a 2004 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YMV, 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 YMV is a 2004 Ford Fusion, first registered on 17 April 2004.

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