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BV04 USW

2004 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

66,089 mi
Last recorded66,089 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 USW
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 66,089 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2026 66,082 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 52,745 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both near excessive (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

corrosion to running gear

Pass 30 Jan 2024 47,742 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 45,929 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2023 45,929 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 43,772 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 40,924 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 38,828 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 38,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 34,671 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 32,462 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 29,653 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 27,246 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 27,246 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 25,236 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 23,613 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 23,613 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 22,208 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 20,166 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 20,166 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 17,721 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 14,553 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 10,632 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 6,898 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 3,556 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 USW is a 2004 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 USW, 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 USW is a 2004 Ford Fusion, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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