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BL53 CTZ

2004 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

127,622 mi
Last recorded127,622 miles
Recorded on20 May 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 CTZ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2015 127,622 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 May 2015 127,622 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 125,588 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 112,322 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear exhaust silencer bracket broken

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Jan 2013 112,322 miles

Rear exhaust silencer bracket broken

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Jan 2012 100,424 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Jan 2011 87,190 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 8 Jan 2010 76,607 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 66,937 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 55,052 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 43,242 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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BL53 CTZ is a 2004 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 BL53 CTZ, 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 BL53 CTZ registered?

BL53 CTZ is a 2004 Ford Fusion, first registered on 16 January 2004.

Is BL53 CTZ safe to buy?

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