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2004 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,310 mi
Last recorded125,310 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL53 NFC
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2022 125,310 miles

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 117,898 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 113,967 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2020 113,967 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2019 105,384 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 105,384 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 97,505 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipe to wheel cylinder. (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 97,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Beam pattern diffused by deteriorated plastic front. Polished. (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipe to wheel cylinder. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Beam pattern diffused by deteriorated plastic front. Polished. (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 May 2017 89,290 miles

headlights misted but still a beam pattern

Fail 22 May 2017 89,290 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

headlights misted but still a beam pattern

Pass 13 Apr 2016 87,472 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2016 87,472 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 81,577 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2015 81,458 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 74,454 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 67,711 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

both rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 8 Feb 2013 67,711 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 27 Jan 2012 61,280 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 54,540 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 50,531 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 47,452 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 44,340 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 44,310 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2007 38,606 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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 NFC is a 2004 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NFC, 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 NFC is a 2004 Ford Fusion, first registered on 5 February 2004.

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