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BP53 BXZ

2004 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,849 mi
Last recorded125,849 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 BXZ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 125,849 miles

Central Rear Upper brake light not working

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2025 125,629 miles

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

Central Rear Upper brake light not working

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 118,555 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 111,525 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2023 111,523 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear rear heat shield insecure

Pass 22 Nov 2022 102,657 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2022 102,657 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 94,687 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear heat shield insecure

Pass 27 Oct 2020 86,513 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2019 75,896 miles

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

Nearside Front sock absorber corroded

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

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

Offside Front shock absorber corroded

Pass 8 May 2018 75,485 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 74,613 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 73,578 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 73,578 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 May 2015 70,243 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 70,243 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 May 2014 63,793 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2013 57,778 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 51,738 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 44,625 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 37,206 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 32,774 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 22,678 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 13,080 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 3,855 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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BP53 BXZ is a 2004 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BP53 BXZ, 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 BP53 BXZ registered?

BP53 BXZ is a 2004 Ford Fusion, first registered on 7 February 2004.

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