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BN04 WJG

2004 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

114,545 mi
Last recorded114,545 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 WJG
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 114,545 miles

Front grill missing

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear service brake effort poor

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

reverse lights not working

Fail 6 Oct 2025 114,545 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear service brake effort poor

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

reverse lights not working

Pass 25 Sep 2024 114,094 miles

Central Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

reverse lights not working

Fail 23 Sep 2024 114,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

headlamp lenses deteriorated

reverse lights not working

Pass 10 Oct 2023 111,953 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 111,894 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 108,314 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both NSF OSF (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 108,313 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both NSF OSF (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both NSF OSF (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 104,894 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 104,893 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 101,576 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2020 101,570 miles

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Both sides headlamps slight deterioration

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 98,784 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 98,770 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 94,576 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 94,445 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 77,032 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both lamps (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jul 2017 77,032 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both lamps (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2016 72,473 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine light on

Fail 8 Jul 2016 72,473 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine light on

Pass 22 Jun 2015 69,143 miles

coolant level low

Fail 22 Jun 2015 69,143 miles

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

coolant level low

Pass 9 Jun 2014 63,937 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 59,017 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 59,011 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 51,930 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 5 Jul 2012 51,929 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 18 Jul 2011 43,249 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 20 Jul 2010 33,433 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2010 33,369 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 30,294 miles

Power steering rack damp.

Pass 15 Dec 2008 20,215 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 9,982 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 3,163 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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BN04 WJG is a 2004 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 BN04 WJG, 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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BN04 WJG is a 2004 Ford Fusion, first registered on 6 March 2004.

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