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YS54 MGZ

2004 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,558 mi
Last recorded126,558 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS54 MGZ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 126,558 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mountain point / chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

eml on

Fail 22 Oct 2024 126,547 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear mountain point / chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mountain point / chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

eml on

Pass 26 Oct 2023 121,991 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear brake pipe at back plate corroded

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

under car fuel line has been repaired

Pass 31 Oct 2022 117,495 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear bump stops split and sleeves loose on shockers

Fail 31 Oct 2022 117,494 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear bump stops split and sleeves loose on shockers

Pass 2 Nov 2021 113,422 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front headlight lenses cloudy

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear bump stops split and sleeves loose on shock absorbers

brake pipes corroded in places and greased

clutch biting point high

engine and gearbox damp with engine oil

gearbox stabiliser mount heavily split

Pass 30 Oct 2020 108,948 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread getting low and worn outer edge

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear bump stops worn and sleeves loose on shockers

Rear coil springs corroded

brake pipes corroded in places at rear

Pass 30 Oct 2019 103,747 miles

Front and rear coil springs corroded

Offside Front Inner Cv boot has slight damage and leaking but still protecting the cv joint

Offside Front To rear brake pipe corodded and pitted

Rear both outer brake pipes corodded and pitted

Rear chassis and under body corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2018 97,910 miles

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 97,906 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 92,276 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edge

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2017 92,232 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded underarch (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 86,059 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

rear exhaust shield insecure

Fail 24 Oct 2016 86,058 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced bosh sides (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

rear exhaust shield insecure

Pass 26 Oct 2015 79,625 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 24 Oct 2015 79,608 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 74,788 miles

no middle brake light

Fail 25 Oct 2014 74,788 miles

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

no middle brake light

Pass 26 Oct 2013 68,960 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 62,597 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight engine oil leak

slight play in steering rack ends

Pass 1 Oct 2011 52,438 miles

slight judder on front brakes

Pass 9 Oct 2010 41,652 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 41,652 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 30,407 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 19,353 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 19,353 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 10,675 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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YS54 MGZ is a 2004 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel 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 YS54 MGZ, 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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YS54 MGZ is a 2004 Ford Fusion, first registered on 8 December 2004.

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