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YL53 YBE

2004 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

110,461 mi
Last recorded110,461 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL53 YBE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 110,461 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 110,459 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 102,402 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 102,398 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 May 2017 95,503 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2017 95,503 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 24 May 2016 71,129 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2016 71,129 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 54,645 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 55,303 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2014 55,303 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

slight engine oil leak plus too much oil,was well over the max level

Pass 3 May 2013 45,444 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2012 44,518 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 44,518 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 40,924 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 39,337 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 38,632 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 36,320 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 29,666 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 YBE is a 2004 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YBE, 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 YBE registered?

YL53 YBE is a 2004 Ford Fusion, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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