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BV04 UKJ

2004 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

109,433 mi
Last recorded109,433 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 UKJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 109,433 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres `195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened retaining nut /washer (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2025 109,432 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases central pipe near mount and rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front by fuel tank also to rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres `195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened retaining nut /washer (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 103,365 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened retaining nut on shock/mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2024 103,337 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine sump on to exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn axle large rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens dull (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn axle large rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened retaining nut/mount corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 98,433 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 92,311 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 92,298 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2021 82,895 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 77,217 miles

Central Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective stabiliser mount

Fail 10 Feb 2020 77,214 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/60/15 88h (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective stabiliser mount

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Jan 2019 69,725 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 66,259 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 66,259 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel system component leaking injector blowing (7.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 65,416 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 63,965 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 62,571 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 60,713 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 58,872 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 56,941 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 54,025 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 51,104 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 47,418 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 44,713 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 41,262 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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BV04 UKJ is a 2004 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel 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 BV04 UKJ, 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 UKJ is a 2004 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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