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YL53 PKV

2004 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

113,960 mi
Last recorded113,960 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 113,960 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 111,396 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 109,256 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 106,427 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 103,082 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 103,082 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 100,265 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 100,265 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 97,890 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 94,157 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 90,707 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 86,410 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 81,666 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 76,972 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 76,972 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 72,178 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 66,197 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 60,588 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 60,372 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 59,404 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 59,404 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 52,576 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 43,373 miles

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 19 Feb 2007 34,822 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 PKV 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 83.3%.

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 PKV, 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 PKV registered?

YL53 PKV is a 2004 Ford Fusion, first registered on 20 February 2004.

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