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BK54 AKV

2004 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,003 mi
Last recorded112,003 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK54 AKV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 112,003 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONT (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive REAR CHASSIS LEGS BOTH SIDES (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2026 111,998 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONT (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive REAR CHASSIS LEGS BOTH SIDES (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 102,210 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 22 Jul 2025 102,208 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected SILL (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH (1.2.1 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Jul 2024 90,959 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2024 90,957 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2023 82,555 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 82,554 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 74,097 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 72,641 miles

HEATSHIELDS INSECURE

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

Fail 19 Apr 2022 72,637 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced BOTH (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

HEATSHIELDS INSECURE

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

Pass 11 May 2021 66,212 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 58,442 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 57,974 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 57,057 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 55,436 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 52,469 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 49,005 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 49,005 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 45,912 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 42,832 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 39,749 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 35,328 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 32,017 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 29,047 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 29,047 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 25,951 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 24,469 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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BK54 AKV is a 2004 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 BK54 AKV, 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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BK54 AKV is a 2004 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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