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YM04 YCS

2004 Ford Fusion

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

148,444 mi
Last recorded148,444 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM04 YCS
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 148,444 miles

front pads getting low plus disc corroded and lipped

oil leak around engine

Fail 26 Jan 2021 148,444 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both fronts faded no pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

front pads getting low plus disc corroded and lipped

oil leak around engine

Pass 27 Jan 2020 144,738 miles

brake disc corroded

oil leak around engine

water leak at front of engine

Fail 27 Jan 2020 144,738 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both fronts faded (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm plus has a cut to cords 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

brake disc corroded

oil leak around engine

water leak at front of engine

Pass 25 Jan 2019 136,292 miles

front brake disc corroded

slight oil leak around engine

Fail 25 Jan 2019 136,292 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both front head lights faded (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre getting low

front brake disc corroded

slight oil leak around engine

Pass 19 Jan 2018 127,971 miles

advise both front head light lenses faded and patterns weak

Fail 19 Jan 2018 127,971 miles

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

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

advise both front head light lenses faded and patterns weak

Pass 16 Jan 2017 119,343 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 119,342 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both front side lights (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 112,990 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 98,253 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Oil leak

Fail 28 Oct 2014 98,253 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Gearbox mounting defective

Oil leak

Fail 9 Nov 2013 87,267 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 87,267 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 12 Nov 2012 75,536 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S front tyre worn on inner & outer edges

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 7 Nov 2011 61,267 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 54,706 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 44,070 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 34,276 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 23,398 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 10,158 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 YCS is a 2004 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YM04 YCS, 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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YM04 YCS is a 2004 Ford Fusion, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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