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BN54 VVL

2004 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

130,278 mi
Last recorded130,278 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 VVL
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 130,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 9 May 2018 130,278 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 9 May 2017 122,105 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. park brake (3.7.B.5b)

rear coil springs corroded

slight bend in o/s/f arb link

slight exhaust leak on rear silencer

Pass 5 May 2016 114,157 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 105,872 miles

steering slight seepage

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

damage to o/s/f wheel arch

n/s/f tyre worn inside edge

noisy steering rack

Fail 28 Apr 2015 105,872 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

damage to o/s/f wheel arch

n/s/f tyre worn inside edge

noisy steering rack

steering slight seepage

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Apr 2014 92,014 miles

offside front tyre close to legal limit

Fail 7 Apr 2014 92,014 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

offside front tyre close to legal limit

Pass 25 Apr 2013 81,838 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 81,836 miles

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

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 75,120 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 75,107 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 62,994 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 49,999 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 36,792 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 23,904 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking in tyre tread

Pass 1 Aug 2007 22,902 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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BN54 VVL is a 2004 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BN54 VVL, 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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BN54 VVL is a 2004 Ford Fusion, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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