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YL53 ZPV

2004 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,626 mi
Last recorded60,626 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL53 ZPV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2025 60,626 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Exhaust flexi outer cover loose but not blowing

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shocker outer cover loose

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shocker outer cover loose

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 23 Jan 2024 59,062 miles

Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Nearside Rear Shocker outer cover loose

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust heat shied loose

Offside Rear Shocker outer cover loose

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

Slight oil leak on engine

Pass 17 Jan 2023 57,480 miles

Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear shocker outer cover loose

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shocker outer cover loose

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

Slight oil leak on engine

Pass 29 Jan 2022 55,764 miles

Gear box mounting defective

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside rear shocker outer cover loose

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 55,746 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded Under wheel arch cover (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded By fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Gear box mounting defective

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside rear shocker outer cover loose

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 53,911 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Rear shock absorber cover loose

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 53,911 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear shock absorber cover loose

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 52,420 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear shock absorber cover loose

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 52,420 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear shock absorber cover loose

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 49,530 miles

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

Offside Rear shock absorber outer cover loose

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

engine oil below minimum so 1 litre of oil put in before emissions test carried out

Fail 8 Jan 2019 49,530 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear shock absorber outer cover loose

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

engine oil below minimum so 1 litre of oil put in before emissions test carried out

Pass 24 Jan 2018 47,415 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2018 47,415 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 43,701 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 39,679 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 36,879 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Jan 2014 33,016 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 29,488 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2013 29,485 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 25,805 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 22,387 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 22,387 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 18,652 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 14,753 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 10,738 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 5,910 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 5,910 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 ZPV is a 2004 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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