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BP53 WHJ

2004 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

72,251 mi
Last recorded72,251 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 WHJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 72,251 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 68,251 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2018 68,201 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 62,510 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Jun 2017 62,510 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Mar 2016 57,263 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 57,263 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 53,463 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)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 48,219 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 43,446 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 39,539 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 35,899 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 35,899 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 30,643 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 30,643 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Fail 2 Jun 2009 27,553 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

bth rear tres cracking on edges

driver door mirror cracked

Pass 2 Jun 2009 27,553 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

bth rear tres cracking on edges

driver door mirror cracked

Pass 6 Mar 2008 18,910 miles

offside and nearside front and rear tyres cracked and perrished

Pass 7 Mar 2007 6,713 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 6,455 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 WHJ is a 2004 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BP53 WHJ, 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 WHJ is a 2004 Ford Fusion, first registered on 5 February 2004.

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