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BW04 GFJ

2004 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,876 mi
Last recorded92,876 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 GFJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2024 92,876 miles

General corrosion to exterior and underside of vehicle

Fail 29 Jul 2024 92,876 miles

General corrosion to exterior and underside of vehicle

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 85,546 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 85,334 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 84,590 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 84,174 miles

Offside Front wheel has slight noise when rotated

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 83,639 miles

Offside Front wheel has slight noise when rotated

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

Fail 13 Jun 2019 83,639 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure handbrake cable (1.1.15 (c))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front wheel has slight noise when rotated

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure handbrake cable (1.1.15 (c))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 83,043 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 83,043 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 81,093 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 81,093 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center pipe blowing (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 79,669 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

injector seals leaking exhaust fumes

n/s wiper split

Pass 13 Jul 2015 78,459 miles

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

slight blow from injector

Fail 9 Jul 2015 78,449 miles

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

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

slight blow from injector

Pass 12 Jul 2014 76,892 miles

slight blow from an injector

Fail 10 Jul 2014 76,880 miles

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

slight blow from an injector

Pass 10 Jul 2013 74,713 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 73,217 miles

Slight blow from injector

Pass 21 Jun 2011 72,783 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 72,330 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 71,827 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 69,159 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 53,031 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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BW04 GFJ is a 2004 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 Ford Fusion models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 63,349 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 BW04 GFJ, 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 GFJ is a 2004 Ford Fusion, first registered on 6 July 2004.

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