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YL53 RYU

2004 Ford Fusion

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

144,239 mi
Last recorded144,239 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL53 RYU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2019 144,239 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 141,010 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 141,009 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Both headlights have no pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 137,782 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 134,171 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 130,007 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 124,452 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 116,395 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 107,809 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 107,809 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 97,476 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 87,294 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 87,294 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 72,027 miles

Advise both rear brake pipes surface corrosion.

Pass 30 Jan 2008 59,202 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 46,046 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 RYU is a 2004 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RYU, 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 RYU registered?

YL53 RYU is a 2004 Ford Fusion, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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The MOT history for YL53 RYU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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