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YU53 LHM

2004 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

71,822 mi
Last recorded71,822 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU53 LHM
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2019 71,822 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 70,933 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2018 70,933 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 70,035 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing slightly on the outer edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing slightly on the inner edge

coil spring corroded both front and both rear (2.4.C.1b)

gearbox noisy / oil leak

Fail 23 Aug 2017 70,035 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing slightly on the outer edge

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing slightly on the inner edge

coil spring corroded both front and both rear (2.4.C.1b)

gearbox noisy / oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2016 68,580 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 67,455 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 67,395 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 65,782 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 65,782 miles

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

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

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 May 2013 61,375 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 61,371 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2012 58,040 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 May 2012 58,040 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 52,396 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 17 May 2011 52,394 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2010 46,228 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 46,625 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Fail 26 May 2009 42,907 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2009 42,907 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 36,550 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 36,550 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 32,429 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 31,045 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 LHM is a 2004 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 LHM, 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 LHM is a 2004 Ford Fusion, first registered on 4 February 2004.

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