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YL53 ZPU

2004 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

82,774 mi
Last recorded82,774 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 82,774 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 71,826 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 62,161 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 54,986 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 54,614 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 54,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 54,260 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front head lamps slightly deteriorated

both rear shocker dust covers worn

Pass 20 Aug 2018 53,844 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 53,844 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 53,282 miles

both rear shocker dust covers worn

o/s/r tyre perished

both front headlamps slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Aug 2016 52,288 miles

both front head lamps slightly deteriorated

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 10 Aug 2015 51,099 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 49,984 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 47,196 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 41,380 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 34,547 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 31,159 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 8 May 2009 27,496 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 24,876 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 21,808 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 ZPU is a 2004 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 ZPU, 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 ZPU registered?

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

Is YL53 ZPU safe to buy?

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