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YU53 SPZ

2004 Ford Fusion

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,855 mi
Last recorded112,855 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU53 SPZ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2022 112,855 miles

Brake pipes corroded.

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing/cracking on edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing/cracking on edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside mirror, cover missing.

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 112,855 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Brake pipes corroded.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing/cracking on edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing/cracking on edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside mirror, cover missing.

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 101,557 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 101,557 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect NO PATTERN.. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect NO PATTERN.. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective VERY FADED.. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective VERY FADED.. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 98,942 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm and worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 96,578 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2019 96,578 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 90,310 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Feb 2018 90,310 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Off side and near side (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 81,454 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 71,105 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 62,252 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

near side rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 14 Feb 2014 51,584 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2013 42,205 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

injector seals leacking?

Pass 15 Feb 2013 42,205 miles

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

injector seals leacking?

Fail 24 Feb 2012 33,879 miles

rear exhaust box very rusty

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

off side and near side front tyres worn on edges

Pass 24 Feb 2012 33,879 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

off side and near side front tyres worn on edges

rear exhaust box very rusty

Pass 16 Feb 2011 24,220 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 24,202 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 18,579 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 18,579 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 16,939 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 14,618 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 12,153 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 SPZ is a 2004 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 YU53 SPZ, 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 SPZ is a 2004 Ford Fusion, first registered on 13 February 2004.

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