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YL53 SVZ

2004 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,210 mi
Last recorded97,210 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 97,210 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle has been under sealed

Fail 21 Jun 2025 97,198 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle has been under sealed

Pass 29 Jul 2024 95,640 miles

Nearside Rear quarter damage has been covered in tape

vehicle has been under sealed

Pass 30 Oct 2023 90,211 miles

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2023 90,057 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 88,631 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 87,181 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 85,936 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 83,773 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 80,355 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 72,861 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 65,366 miles

Offside Rear child seat fitted

damage to lower n/s windscreen

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 51,774 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 44,591 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 40,986 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 40,986 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2012 36,003 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 30,108 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight corrosion on offside front brake hose ferrules?

Pass 8 Sep 2010 26,735 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 24,399 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 20,132 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 15,349 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 10,331 miles

off siude front bumper damaged needs attention

Fail 25 Jan 2007 10,331 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

off siude front bumper damaged needs attention

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 SVZ 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 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 SVZ, 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 SVZ registered?

YL53 SVZ is a 2004 Ford Fusion, first registered on 12 February 2004.

Is YL53 SVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL53 SVZ shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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