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2004 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

98,749 mi
Last recorded98,749 miles
Recorded on4 May 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL53 EEG
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2022 98,749 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 98,749 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2021 90,175 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 19 May 2021 90,172 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 89,026 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front + rear pipes minor corr, (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlights deteriorating just starting to effect beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides slight wear ()

Pass 20 Dec 2018 84,775 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 84,775 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 80,314 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. pads ok-matter of cleaning (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt very minor deterioration (2.4.G.2)

both front headlight plastic covers beginning to deteriorate- not as yet affecting beam pattern

Pass 22 Dec 2016 74,669 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front and rear (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear tread low

both front headlight plastic covers just beginning to deteriorate as yet not distorting beam aim

Pass 21 Dec 2015 68,362 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 63,015 miles

all rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly

offside front headlamp lens slightly misty

Pass 7 Jan 2014 57,255 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 51,503 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 51,503 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 46,617 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 40,998 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 40,998 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 35,523 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 29,491 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 23,056 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 15,624 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 EEG is a 2004 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol 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 EEG, 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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YL53 EEG is a 2004 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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