MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,167 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
nail in o/s/f tyre
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
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Slight corrosion on n/s/r brake pipe.
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.
corrosion on inside of front disc
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
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Fusion?
Based on 1,954,614 MOT tests across 109,115 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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