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BM04 DZY

2004 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

147,592 mi
Last recorded147,592 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM04 DZY
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 147,592 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 147,592 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 135,101 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 134,862 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 124,270 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 112,785 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 101,249 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 95,446 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 85,559 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 72,075 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 72,075 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 55,866 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 34,117 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 34,117 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 31,847 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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BM04 DZY is a 2004 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DZY, 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 BM04 DZY registered?

BM04 DZY is a 2004 Ford Fusion, first registered on 25 August 2004.

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