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BL53 DWV

2004 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

106,150 mi
Last recorded106,150 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 DWV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2016 106,150 miles

n/s/f tyre low on edges 195/60/15

Fail 14 Mar 2016 106,150 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front disc lipped

n/s/f tyre low on edges 195/60/15

Pass 6 Mar 2015 100,756 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)

middle section exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2014 90,460 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box slightly blowing

centre section exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2013 79,538 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 66,505 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 56,517 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 42,178 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 35,479 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 21,268 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 13,020 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 DWV is a 2004 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DWV, 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 DWV is a 2004 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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