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R274 TDA

1997 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,623 mi
Last recorded72,623 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR274 TDA
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2009 72,623 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 63,244 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 58,692 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 51,300 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 51,300 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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R274 TDA is a 1997 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R274 TDA, 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 29 years old, this Ford Fusion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R274 TDA registered?

R274 TDA is a 1997 Ford Fusion, first registered on 8 August 1997.

Is R274 TDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R274 TDA shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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