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BL53 CKV

2004 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

125,468 mi
Last recorded125,468 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 CKV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 125,468 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 121,738 miles

All 4 tyres badly perish on edges

Coolant leak ()

Fail 22 Mar 2024 121,736 miles

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

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

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

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

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

All 4 tyres badly perish on edges

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Mar 2023 118,529 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 115,673 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 115,670 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 112,425 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 109,292 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 109,290 miles

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 104,446 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 102,383 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 102,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 98,174 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 98,170 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

reverse light not working

Pass 18 Mar 2016 92,213 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 81,390 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 72,119 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 62,810 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2013 62,808 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear 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 12 Mar 2012 55,795 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 47,871 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 41,334 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 38,642 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 36,122 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 15 Nov 2006 29,251 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

n/s/f tyre wall damaged

Pass 15 Nov 2006 29,251 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre wall damaged

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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BL53 CKV is a 2004 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 BL53 CKV, 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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BL53 CKV is a 2004 Ford Fusion, first registered on 6 January 2004.

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