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YJ53 LSM

2004 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,113 mi
Last recorded99,113 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 LSM
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 99,113 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 99,091 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 94,962 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 94,962 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 92,002 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2016 92,002 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe from o/s rear flexi. corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to o/s rear flexi. corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 84,975 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 73,563 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 73,563 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 62,617 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 55,592 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 51,798 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 48,790 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 45,114 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 40,744 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 34,867 miles

offside driveshaft bearing noisy

Fail 12 Jan 2007 34,867 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside driveshaft bearing noisy

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 LSM is a 2004 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YJ53 LSM, 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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What year was YJ53 LSM registered?

YJ53 LSM is a 2004 Ford Fusion, first registered on 10 February 2004.

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