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BL53 CZO

2004 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

139,897 mi
Last recorded139,897 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 CZO
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2020 139,897 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

accident damage to nearside front wing/door/outer sill

both rear shock dust cover/s are inscure

front brake pad/s are getting low

Pass 15 Nov 2019 124,937 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2019 124,937 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge nearly down to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge nearly down to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 106,535 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 106,535 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 87,620 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 87,618 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 73,908 miles

Rear axle bushes deteriorated

brake pads appear low

Pass 12 Oct 2015 67,146 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 61,605 miles

Offside rear tyre 2.7mm

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

wiper blades splitting

Fail 9 Oct 2014 61,605 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear tyre 2.7mm

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

wiper blades splitting

Pass 14 Dec 2013 58,639 miles

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

Nearside front tyre 2.8mm,,,,,Offside front tyre 3.2mm,,,,Offside rear tyre 3.00mm

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Dec 2012 50,645 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 50,645 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 48,644 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

damage to tailgate

general corrosion on exhaust system

Fail 19 Jun 2012 48,644 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

damage to tailgate

general corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 10 Jun 2011 43,765 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)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 39,600 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 32,459 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 32,459 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 26,212 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 18,674 miles

n/s/f tyre cut in outer sidewall

surface rust on exhaust

Pass 24 Nov 2006 18,201 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 CZO is a 2004 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 CZO, 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 CZO is a 2004 Ford Fusion, first registered on 15 January 2004.

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