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YD53 YRE

2004 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,820 mi
Last recorded100,820 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD53 YRE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 100,820 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 Dec 2025 100,820 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Jan 2025 98,324 miles

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

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2025 98,324 miles

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

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 94,641 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 89,110 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 89,100 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2022 84,898 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 84,805 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 82,881 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 79,112 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 74,804 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 71,191 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 66,779 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 61,757 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 54,247 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 49,265 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 41,975 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 34,187 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 25,458 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 18,573 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 14,484 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2008 10,209 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 10,209 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 4,131 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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YD53 YRE is a 2004 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 YD53 YRE, 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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YD53 YRE is a 2004 Ford Fusion, first registered on 20 February 2004.

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