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YG04 MDE

2004 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

113,656 mi
Last recorded113,656 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG04 MDE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2023 113,656 miles

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

centre stop light inop

Fail 25 Jan 2023 113,655 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

centre stop light inop

Pass 20 Jan 2022 108,744 miles

Central brake light not working

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2022 108,742 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central brake light not working

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 106,733 miles

Central brake light not working

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 102,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 102,218 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 97,285 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 97,285 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 92,537 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 87,803 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2016 87,802 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 82,303 miles

Centre stop light not working

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 76,450 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 76,449 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

REAR HEATSHIELD INSECURE

Pass 15 Jul 2013 71,455 miles

centre brake light inoperative

n/s/r tyre side wall damaged

Pass 20 Jul 2012 65,757 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

exhaust heat shield is insecure

Fail 17 Jul 2012 65,755 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

EML ON

EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD INSECURE

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 59,533 miles

engine management light on

high level brake light inop

Fail 18 Jul 2011 59,532 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

engine management light on

high level brake light inop

Pass 15 Jul 2010 53,446 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 46,896 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 40,378 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 32,096 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 30,812 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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YG04 MDE 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 68%.

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 YG04 MDE, 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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YG04 MDE is a 2004 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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