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YJ53 JSM

2004 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

103,935 mi
Last recorded103,935 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 JSM
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 103,935 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 103,934 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 101,703 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 101,703 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2016 95,465 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 95,465 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 90,840 miles

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jun 2015 90,840 miles

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 84,241 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 84,241 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 76,732 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 70,023 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 61,928 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 53,716 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 53,716 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 44,656 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 36,325 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 27,651 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 27,651 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

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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YJ53 JSM is a 2004 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YJ53 JSM, 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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YJ53 JSM is a 2004 Ford Fusion, first registered on 25 February 2004.

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