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BV04 UCB

2004 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

131,513 mi
Last recorded131,513 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 UCB
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2018 131,513 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 118,309 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear next to tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 102,448 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2016 102,448 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 89,877 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 89,877 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front tyre perished --lots of splits 195/50/15

Pass 22 Sep 2014 76,928 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 72,681 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front wipers starting to smear

Fail 8 Sep 2012 67,865 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 67,865 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 64,062 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 58,888 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 58,888 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 52,023 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 52,023 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 21 Jan 2009 45,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 45,148 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 39,741 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 39,741 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 30,036 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn to 1.6mm limit.

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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BV04 UCB 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 65%.

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 BV04 UCB, 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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BV04 UCB is a 2004 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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