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YU53 LFO

2004 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

107,226 mi
Last recorded107,226 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU53 LFO
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 107,226 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mout /chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 106,826 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 106,473 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 106,071 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 105,138 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 103,821 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe corroded in places (1.1.11 (c))

Under body corrosion to all under areas

Pass 14 Jan 2016 94,286 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 85,122 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 77,581 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 72,641 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 67,972 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 60,312 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2010 51,523 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 51,523 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 43,878 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 36,619 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 29,301 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 28,146 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 LFO is a 2004 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 YU53 LFO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YU53 LFO registered?

YU53 LFO is a 2004 Ford Fusion, first registered on 11 February 2004.

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