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BL53 DZX

2004 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,487 mi
Last recorded34,487 miles
Recorded on31 May 2013
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2013 34,487 miles

front tyres worn to 2-3mm.

near side wiper blade slightly split.

Pass 6 Dec 2012 27,103 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 25,633 miles

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

slight misting of oil on steering rack body

Fail 23 Nov 2010 22,289 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 22,289 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 19,925 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 16,969 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 16,969 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 13,457 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 10,254 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 DZX is a 2004 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DZX, 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 DZX registered?

BL53 DZX is a 2004 Ford Fusion, first registered on 14 January 2004.

Is BL53 DZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL53 DZX shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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