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YG04 SKJ

2004 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

113,584 mi
Last recorded113,584 miles
Recorded on25 May 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG04 SKJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 May 2021 113,584 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 108,171 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 May 2019 102,918 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 10 May 2019 102,796 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked in treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Brakes imbalanced across an axle lazy (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 May 2018 96,993 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 96,919 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2017 87,204 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 82,511 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main front o rear (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2015 77,173 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 77,171 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 71,794 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2014 71,793 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 May 2013 68,331 miles

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

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

front exhaust flexi getting weak

Fail 10 May 2013 68,331 miles

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

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

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front exhaust flexi getting weak

Pass 10 May 2012 58,998 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 49,855 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 39,866 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 29,802 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 May 2008 25,891 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 20,876 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 SKJ is a 2004 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SKJ, 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 SKJ is a 2004 Ford Fusion, first registered on 5 July 2004.

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