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BP53 DOJ

2004 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

76,887 mi
Last recorded76,887 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 76,887 miles

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear parts of inne sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 74,708 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to rear suspension

headlights cloudy

steering rack damp

Fail 4 Sep 2024 74,708 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to rear suspension

headlights cloudy

steering rack damp

Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 69,663 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 60,695 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 56,033 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 56,029 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 53,571 miles

suspension components corroding

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front upper strut mount nut corroding

headlights deteriorating

Pass 23 May 2019 48,996 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 38,488 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 38,488 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 3 Jan 2017 32,351 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 31,446 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 30,479 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 29,638 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 28,365 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 27,063 miles

both handbrake cables mounting rubbers split and perished

Pass 11 Jan 2011 25,640 miles

both n/s/r and o/s/r handbrake cable mounting rubber split and perished but not resulting in excessive movement of cables.

n/s/r, o/s/f, o/s/r tyre sidewall cracking ok at time of test.

Pass 14 Jan 2010 24,449 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 22,872 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 21,096 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 21,096 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 19,131 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 19,131 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 DOJ is a 2004 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 DOJ, 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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BP53 DOJ is a 2004 Ford Fusion, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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