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BW04 GBV

2004 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

98,747 mi
Last recorded98,747 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 GBV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 98,747 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2025 98,744 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 97,417 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2024 97,414 miles

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

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 7 Nov 2023 95,780 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 95,780 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 94,136 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 92,518 miles

Heatshield loose above rear section of exhaust.

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 91,208 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 89,859 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 87,945 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 83,829 miles

Heat shield loose above rear silencer.

Fail 14 Nov 2017 83,829 miles

Heat shield loose above rear silencer.

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 82,228 miles

Heat shield loose above rear silencer.

Pass 2 Jul 2016 79,645 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 79,645 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 73,716 miles

Both front tyres worn low on edges.

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

Fail 25 Jun 2015 73,716 miles

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

Both front tyres worn low on edges.

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 67,181 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 60,114 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 53,556 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 47,058 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 38,240 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 29,445 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 23,605 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 17,932 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 17,932 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 GBV is a 2004 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 GBV, 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 GBV is a 2004 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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