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BV04 UWS

2004 Ford Fusion

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

128,329 mi
Last recorded128,329 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 UWS
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 128,329 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 122,996 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Feb 2025 122,996 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 117,189 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced throughout underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 Feb 2024 117,189 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced throughout underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 111,660 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded near to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 108,075 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 103,938 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 100,389 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 100,389 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 96,563 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 91,666 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 85,738 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center pipe next to hanger bracket (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2017 85,738 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center pipe next to hanger bracket (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 81,346 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 76,566 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f brake pipe slightly bent.

Fail 17 Feb 2015 76,566 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

o/s/f brake pipe slightly bent.

Fail 21 Feb 2014 70,751 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 70,751 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 64,557 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 56,676 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 49,811 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 41,155 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 36,769 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Feb 2008 32,819 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 22,958 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 UWS is a 2004 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,399cc diesel 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 UWS, 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 UWS is a 2004 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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