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YF53 SOJ

2004 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

102,574 mi
Last recorded102,574 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 SOJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 102,574 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 101,700 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 100,587 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 99,544 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 98,301 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 98,301 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 96,682 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 95,455 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 94,112 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 94,112 miles

Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 88,208 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 88,208 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 79,493 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 79,493 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 70,565 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 63,204 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 56,261 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 56,261 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 48,295 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 42,297 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 36,267 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 32,169 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 32,169 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 28,962 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 28,962 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 23,491 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 16,880 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 15,568 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 15,568 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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YF53 SOJ is a 2004 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 YF53 SOJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF53 SOJ registered?

YF53 SOJ is a 2004 Ford Fusion, first registered on 23 January 2004.

Is YF53 SOJ safe to buy?

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