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YL53 ECJ

2004 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

99,985 mi
Last recorded99,985 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL53 ECJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 99,985 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Sep 2025 99,984 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 93,277 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 93,274 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 87,835 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 87,835 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 78,395 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 78,343 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 69,685 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 61,033 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 54,576 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 54,576 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 49,185 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 43,268 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 43,258 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2016 37,828 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2015 32,639 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2014 27,932 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2013 23,064 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 17,897 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 17,897 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 11,139 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2011 10,731 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 10,132 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 9,251 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 8,360 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 7,598 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 ECJ is a 2004 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 YL53 ECJ, 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 YL53 ECJ registered?

YL53 ECJ is a 2004 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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