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YT54 KTD

2004 Ford Fusion

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

158,603 mi
Last recorded158,603 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT54 KTD
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021 158,603 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 158,525 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 3 Apr 2020 158,525 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 146,723 miles

Coil spring corroded All springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes to slave cylinders corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and offside. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 146,723 miles

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

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

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

Coil spring corroded All springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes to slave cylinders corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and offside. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 141,723 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside and nearside. (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded off side and near side. (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside. (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 Feb 2018 141,723 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside and nearside. (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded off side and near side. (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside. (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 Jan 2018 141,721 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage door trim (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside and offside (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 131,519 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nsr brake pipe from hose to wheel cylinder found to be corroded on last mot failure. Pipes are now painted and not replaced to can only advise of non replacement. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded osr brake pipe from hose to wheel cylinder found to be corroded on last mot failure. Pipes are now painted and not replaced to can only advise of non replacement. (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 131,518 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded nsr front to back brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded nsr hose to wheel cylinder brake pipe excessively corroded. (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded osr front to back brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded osr hose to wheel cylinder brake pipe excessively corroded. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated osr wheel bearing rough when rotated and has play. (2.6.1)

Registration plate lamp not working number plate lamps inoperative (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 128,006 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 122,572 miles

Offside headlight poor pattern.

Fail 11 Sep 2014 122,572 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside headlight poor pattern.

Pass 3 Sep 2013 119,216 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 115,761 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 115,761 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 111,900 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 105,278 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 88,476 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 70,338 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 70,338 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 53,359 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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YT54 KTD is a 2004 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 YT54 KTD, 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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YT54 KTD is a 2004 Ford Fusion, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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