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BV04 VCY

2004 Ford Fusion

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2023
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

215,279 mi
Last recorded215,279 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 VCY
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2022 215,279 miles

exhaust shield loose

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))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 215,266 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

offside door mirror cover missing

Pass 16 Nov 2021 208,992 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

surface corrosion on both front brake discs

Fail 9 Nov 2021 208,985 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

surface corrosion on both front brake discs

Fail 2 Nov 2020 208,981 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed!!! (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust flex pip[e deteriorated

Exhaust heat shield loose and adrift- rear

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

O/S Mirror cover missing

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective broken but secure (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear shock absorber dust covers loose/adrift

Pass 2 Nov 2019 201,815 miles

offside and nearside rear shock absorber dust covers loose

offside door mirror cover missing

Fail 26 Oct 2019 201,791 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside and nearside rear shock absorber dust covers loose

offside door mirror cover missing

Pass 2 Nov 2018 198,460 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both strongly advise (5.2.3 (e))

Front both headlamps deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 198,451 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both strongly advise (5.2.3 (e))

Front both headlamps deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 193,663 miles

MIL light on.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Oct 2017 193,650 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Oct 2016 187,278 miles

offside door mirror cover missing

Pass 11 Apr 2015 185,021 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 183,337 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 183,167 miles

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

offside door mirror cover missing

Pass 24 Jan 2013 179,601 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jan 2013 179,601 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jan 2012 156,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2012 156,417 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jan 2012 156,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

o/s mirror cover missing

Pass 21 Jan 2011 136,873 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 117,899 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 117,899 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 100,383 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 26 Jan 2009 100,383 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 83,609 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 65,174 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 VCY is a 2004 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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