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YU53 BHV

2004 Ford Fusion

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

214,316 mi
Last recorded214,316 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU53 BHV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2024 214,316 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroding

Pass 28 Feb 2023 199,891 miles

Rear sills corroding

brake pipes corroding

Fail 5 Dec 2022 199,891 miles

Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear brake pipes corroding

Rear inner sills corroding

Pass 14 Oct 2021 183,110 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 183,110 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2020 174,374 miles

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed if slamed it opens (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at axle fixing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 174,373 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at axle fixing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed if slamed it opens (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at axle fixing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed inner or outer (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 155,445 miles

Front brake imbalance high but discs are corroded from sitting

windscreen washer switch temprimental

Pass 10 Apr 2018 145,802 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 133,175 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 116,520 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 104,132 miles

both rear brake pipes to wheel cylinders slightly corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2015 101,084 miles

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

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

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

both rear brake pipes to wheel cylinders slightly corroded

offside rear tyre slightly deteriorated/cracked

Pass 8 Apr 2014 92,911 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 92,911 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 87,572 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 76,762 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 66,424 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 57,627 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 57,454 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

emissions only just passed

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 28 Apr 2009 48,417 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 48,412 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

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 14 Jul 2008 41,426 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 31,921 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 31,813 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 31,484 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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YU53 BHV is a 2004 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 YU53 BHV, 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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YU53 BHV is a 2004 Ford Fusion, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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