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YL53 VSZ

2004 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

124,516 mi
Last recorded124,516 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL53 VSZ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2020 124,516 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 117,381 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 114,354 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Jan 2018 114,250 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering lock fails to engage At the Steering wheel (2.1.4b)

Front Windscreen chipped

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing low on (3mm) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 108,867 miles

steering lock is not engaging when key is removed

Pass 9 Jan 2016 102,947 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 98,391 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 19 Jan 2015 98,391 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Fail 12 Jan 2015 98,322 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Jan 2014 92,284 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlight Adjuster Missing

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 11 Jan 2014 92,284 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlight Adjuster Missing

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Jan 2013 82,870 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 72,526 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 67,267 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 61,917 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 55,554 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 49,491 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 43,839 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 VSZ is a 2004 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 VSZ, 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 VSZ registered?

YL53 VSZ is a 2004 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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The MOT history for YL53 VSZ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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