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BM04 CEX

2004 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

145,124 mi
Last recorded145,124 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM04 CEX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 145,124 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides faded. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded,in arch. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged case,but secure. (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to cyl,corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 136,984 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 129,948 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Jul 2022 129,887 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Jul 2021 122,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens fadded (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens fadded (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 17 Jun 2021 122,051 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn nearside rear axle bush seperated (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe to rear cylinder corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe to rear cylinder corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear rear centre seat belt starting to fray

Nearside Rear Outer nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge tyre on 3mm

Offside Front drivers door mirror taped on to vehicle

Offside Front offside front coil spring corroded

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside rear chassis corroding by offside rear axle mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear offside rear no plate lamp not working

Offside Rear offside rear tyre worn to 3mm in places

Rear both rear suspension coil springs corroded

Rear rear exhaust pipe in poor condition

Rear rear high level brake light not not working

both front headlights going milky

engine leaking coolant

Pass 19 Jun 2020 114,797 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust back box slight blow

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 107,721 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

aux belt cracking

Pass 11 Oct 2017 102,321 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 97,403 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

slight gearbox oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2016 97,403 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2015 92,937 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 92,922 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 83,713 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 74,141 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 74,141 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 66,770 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)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 57,885 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 51,049 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 44,254 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 38,471 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 29,555 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 29,555 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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BM04 CEX is a 2004 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BM04 CEX, 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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BM04 CEX is a 2004 Ford Fusion, first registered on 17 August 2004.

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