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BL53 ZVC

2004 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

143,167 mi
Last recorded143,167 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 ZVC
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 143,167 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 142,818 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Low oil level in engine on presentation

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated With minimal effort / requires adjustment (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 142,684 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Axle with an unsafe modification (5.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested dip beam inoperative (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 136,402 miles

nail in o/s/f tyre

Fail 16 Jan 2018 136,362 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nail in o/s/f tyre

Pass 16 Jan 2017 131,630 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2017 131,593 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 126,450 miles

Slight corrosion on n/s/r brake pipe.

Fail 7 Jan 2016 126,357 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Slight corrosion on n/s/r brake pipe.

Pass 6 Jan 2015 118,308 miles

corrosion on inside of front disc

Fail 5 Jan 2015 118,292 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion on inside of front disc

Pass 3 Jan 2014 110,123 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 110,123 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 102,231 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 91,851 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 91,851 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 82,375 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 71,508 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 59,894 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 49,466 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 38,496 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 ZVC is a 2004 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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