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YH53 HRZ

2004 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

101,710 mi
Last recorded101,710 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 HRZ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2021 101,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and wearing heavily on edge 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

both headlamp beam images very poor

both headlamps 'HAZY'

coolant level low

offside drive shaft seal leaking

parking brake leaver very high

unable to adjust both headlamp beam images

Pass 1 Dec 2020 97,935 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear most hanger snapped off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

no oil on dipstick

Fail 30 Nov 2020 97,935 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm out of shape 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction phone holder (3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective rear most hanger snapped off (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

no oil on dipstick

Pass 7 Aug 2019 91,428 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 85,320 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 78,249 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 70,569 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 63,427 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

Fail 11 Jul 2014 54,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 54,370 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 46,281 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 8 Jul 2013 46,260 miles

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 42,010 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 37,821 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 33,748 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 27 Feb 2009 30,775 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 24,293 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 24,236 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 15 Feb 2007 17,125 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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YH53 HRZ is a 2004 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YH53 HRZ, 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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YH53 HRZ is a 2004 Ford Fusion, first registered on 27 February 2004.

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