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BW04 BTU

2004 Ford Fusion

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

189,846 mi
Last recorded189,846 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 BTU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 189,846 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 189,661 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2024 189,660 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2023 189,565 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 185,990 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 181,302 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 178,383 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 178,381 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both front have no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2019 166,826 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2019 166,742 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

heat shield insecure

Pass 30 Apr 2018 158,529 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 30 Apr 2018 158,529 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 21 Apr 2017 151,122 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level on minimum (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust hear shield loose

rear seats folded down and boot loaded so unable to inspect rear seat belts

Fail 21 Apr 2017 151,122 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level on minimum (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust hear shield loose

rear seats folded down and boot loaded so unable to inspect rear seat belts

Fail 28 Mar 2017 151,112 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level on the minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

battery warning light illuminated

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 15 Mar 2016 129,567 miles

CENTRE HEAT SHELD RATTLEING AND ADIFT

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00MM CENTRE (4.1.E.1)

OIL LEVEL ON MIN

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00MM CENTRE (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 129,567 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

CENTRE HEAT SHELD RATTLEING AND ADIFT

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00MM CENTRE (4.1.E.1)

OIL LEVEL ON MIN

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00MM CENTRE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 111,155 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 96,320 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 90,253 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2013 90,253 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 78,087 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 66,907 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 66,907 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 57,792 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 57,791 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 149,124 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 38,073 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 38,072 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 28,079 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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BW04 BTU is a 2004 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BW04 BTU, 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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BW04 BTU is a 2004 Ford Fusion, first registered on 3 July 2004.

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