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YG04 MDF

2004 Ford Fusion

Grey Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

90,973 mi
Last recorded90,973 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG04 MDF
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 90,973 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2026 90,973 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 May 2026 90,964 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 90,711 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2025 90,711 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 90,058 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 90,058 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 87,039 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 87,037 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 83,110 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 78,708 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 78,708 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 74,577 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 70,739 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 64,023 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 56,382 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 48,744 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 39,494 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 30,737 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Aug 2013 23,033 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 23,032 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 22,745 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

No visible locking devices on calipers or steering rack

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Mar 2013 22,745 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

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

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

Coolant leak

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

No visible locking devices on calipers or steering rack

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 21,520 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Exhaust corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

No visible locking devices on calipers or steering rack

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2012 21,520 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Exhaust corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

No visible locking devices on calipers or steering rack

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 19,489 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

No visible locking devices on calipers or steering rack

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2011 19,489 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

No visible locking devices on calipers or steering rack

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 17,424 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 15,026 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 27 Mar 2009 15,026 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 12,139 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 8,651 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 MDF is a 2004 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 MDF, 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 MDF is a 2004 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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