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BJ54 XLZ

2004 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,756 mi
Last recorded103,756 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 XLZ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2024 103,756 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Central Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear Axle & Other Suspension components corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear ()

Nearside 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 To Caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside 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 To caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 91,991 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all front to rear ()

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2023 91,719 miles

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

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all front to rear ()

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 82,357 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 82,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 71,654 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2021 71,611 miles

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

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 65,119 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 65,055 miles

Central stop light not working

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear brake backing plates deteriorated

both headlamps glazed

Pass 20 Jul 2018 63,896 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2018 63,894 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 61,789 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 59,476 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre sidewall perishing

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Jul 2015 57,126 miles

sidewall perishing to both rear tyres

Pass 24 Jul 2014 54,552 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 52,153 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 43,925 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 43,925 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Coolant leak

Pass 16 Nov 2011 40,121 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 35,428 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 29,432 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 22,727 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 15,340 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 14,843 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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BJ54 XLZ is a 2004 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 Ford Fusion models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 63,349 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 BJ54 XLZ, 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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BJ54 XLZ is a 2004 Ford Fusion, first registered on 10 November 2004.

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