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YM04 LDU

2004 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

83,009 mi
Last recorded83,009 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM04 LDU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 83,009 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 26 Aug 2025 83,991 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective borh (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2024 78,762 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2024 78,762 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop & side on together (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 74,816 miles

Central Front Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 70,193 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2022 70,193 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 65,472 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 57,846 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 57,846 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 55,794 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 54,400 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 53,503 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 50,546 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 46,625 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 43,526 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 40,869 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 37,765 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 34,371 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 29,808 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 25,199 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 20,976 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 17,909 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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YM04 LDU is a 2004 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 YM04 LDU, 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 YM04 LDU registered?

YM04 LDU is a 2004 Ford Fusion, first registered on 24 July 2004.

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