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YL53 EBN

2004 Ford Fusion

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

104,500 mi
Last recorded104,500 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL53 EBN
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2022 104,500 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 104,500 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 100,155 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 100,155 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 93,736 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 93,733 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2019 90,139 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 78,223 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases & corroded (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2017 78,223 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases & corroded (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 73,077 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Dec 2015 68,477 miles

offside top strut mount very corroded

oil leak

some corrosion on offside front brake pipe

Fail 8 Dec 2015 68,477 miles

rear brake application uneven nearside slow (3.7.B.2)

both front tyres worn close to limit

front brake pads appear worn (limited view

nearside top strut mount full of water

offside top strut mount very corroded

oil leak

some corrosion on offside front brake pipe

Pass 3 Dec 2014 66,618 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 61,569 miles

Coolant leak

suspect gas leak from injector when cold

Pass 27 Nov 2012 53,916 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 48,576 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 43,567 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 38,552 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)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 36,158 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 30,654 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 24,215 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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YL53 EBN is a 2004 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YL53 EBN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YL53 EBN registered?

YL53 EBN is a 2004 Ford Fusion, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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