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BV53 UCE

2004 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

123,888 mi
Last recorded123,888 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 UCE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 123,888 miles

Coolant leak water pump ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and badly out of shape (2013) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover missing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover missing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 123,887 miles

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

Coolant leak water pump ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and badly out of shape (2013) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover missing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover missing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 120,602 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine malfunction light illuminated

Pass 13 Apr 2017 113,258 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear axle mount prescribed area slightly corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2017 113,258 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear axle mount prescribed area slightly corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2016 107,024 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear axle bush mount prescribed area slightly corrooded

Rear n/s + o/s axle bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 15 Apr 2016 107,024 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust silencer (7.1.1)

Engine oil on min

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear axle bush mount prescribed area slightly corrooded

Rear exhaust heat sheilds loose

Rear n/s + o/s axle bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Apr 2015 102,531 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 100,517 miles

EML STAYS ON / EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD INSECURE AT REAR / LAMBDA EMISSIONS READING BORDERLINE

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Jul 2014 100,517 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

EML STAYS ON / EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD INSECURE AT REAR / LAMBDA EMISSIONS READING BORDERLINE

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 93,349 miles

O/S FRONT & REAR DOOR DAMAGED + N/S/F + N/S/R DOOR TRIM MISSING + E.M.L STAYS ON + N/S/R WING ARCH DAMAGED

Fail 12 Jul 2013 93,188 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

O/S FRONT & REAR DOOR DAMAGED + N/S/F + N/S/R DOOR TRIM MISSING + E.M.L STAYS ON + N/S/R WING ARCH DAMAGED

Pass 11 Jul 2012 86,737 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 80,216 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 80,212 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 70,778 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 57,264 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 57,264 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008
Pass 23 Jun 2007 37,244 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 36,320 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 36,320 miles

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

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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BV53 UCE is a 2004 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BV53 UCE, 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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BV53 UCE is a 2004 Ford Fusion, first registered on 2 February 2004.

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