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BK04 GAU

2004 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,528 mi
Last recorded121,528 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 GAU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 121,528 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2025 121,528 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 117,132 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2023 117,132 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 111,376 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Jun 2022 111,340 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Brake pipe slightly damaged both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 107,108 miles

oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2020 103,531 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2020 103,531 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 99,095 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 94,688 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 90,472 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 84,486 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 78,670 miles

Centre Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Exhaust deteriated - Timing belt due - reverse lamp inop

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 12 Jun 2014 71,388 miles

Exhaust deteriated - heat shield adrift

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 71,388 miles

Exhaust deteriated - heat shield adrift

Pass 13 Jun 2013 64,765 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 58,278 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 58,278 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 1 Jun 2011 51,034 miles

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

Lense damage N/S/R

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 51,034 miles

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

Lense damage N/S/R

Pass 17 Jun 2010 44,083 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 36,004 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 36,004 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 29,665 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 22,993 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 22,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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BK04 GAU is a 2004 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BK04 GAU, 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 BK04 GAU registered?

BK04 GAU is a 2004 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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