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YL53 LTJ

2004 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

66,855 mi
Last recorded66,855 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL53 LTJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2026 66,855 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2025 60,011 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 56,271 miles

exhaust system corroded-rear axle corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2023 55,059 miles

exhaust corroded-rear axle corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2022 53,133 miles

rear axle surface corrosion-exhaust and mountings corroded-

Pass 22 Jul 2021 51,630 miles

both rear tyres wearing low/edges perished-n/s/f link slight play-

Pass 24 Jul 2020 51,033 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 50,057 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 47,652 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 44,320 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 38,051 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 37,337 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 36,381 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 8 Aug 2013 34,726 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 34,726 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Aug 2012 32,832 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 31,074 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 29,232 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 27,099 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 25,312 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 23,478 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 19,714 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 LTJ is a 2004 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LTJ, 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 LTJ registered?

YL53 LTJ is a 2004 Ford Fusion, first registered on 16 January 2004.

Is YL53 LTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL53 LTJ shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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