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BL53 ZWX

2004 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,371 mi
Last recorded95,371 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 ZWX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2016 95,371 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2015 90,885 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 90,885 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 84,848 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 84,848 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 78,805 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 69,091 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Nov 2011 69,091 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 59,285 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 59,285 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 49,667 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 49,451 miles

Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 40,630 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 33,734 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 33,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 27,614 miles

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

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

water pump noisey when warm

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 ZWX is a 2004 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ZWX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BL53 ZWX registered?

BL53 ZWX is a 2004 Ford Fusion, first registered on 13 January 2004.

Is BL53 ZWX safe to buy?

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