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YL53 OWZ

2004 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

91,669 mi
Last recorded91,669 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 91,669 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 91,669 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both near and offside (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 89,006 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 89,000 miles

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

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 87,286 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 85,779 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 79,196 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 67,649 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 59,897 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 59,897 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 54,660 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 52,446 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 52,351 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 46,595 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 41,981 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 41,981 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 36,892 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 36,892 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 30,970 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 30,855 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 30,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 24,897 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 18,733 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 18,651 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 OWZ is a 2004 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 OWZ, 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 OWZ is a 2004 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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