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YU53 TFX

2004 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

170,409 mi
Last recorded170,409 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU53 TFX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 170,409 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2025 170,409 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords showing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 159,776 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2024 159,776 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 143,196 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 143,196 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 139,363 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair service brake effort low (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 25 Jun 2022 139,363 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both x 2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair service brake effort low (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 134,206 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair performance poor (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 14 Jun 2021 134,206 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both x 2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair performance poor (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 17 May 2020 131,386 miles
Fail 17 May 2020 131,386 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 129,159 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2019 129,159 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both x 2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 31 May 2018 126,244 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both x 2 (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 31 May 2018 126,244 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both x 2 (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2017 115,574 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 97,226 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 97,224 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 79,959 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 73,676 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 72,401 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 65,152 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 56,986 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 17 Feb 2011 49,292 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings a little noisy

Fail 18 Feb 2010 42,966 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 42,966 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 36,873 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 36,873 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 30,526 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2007 24,089 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 24,089 miles

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

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 TFX is a 2004 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 TFX, 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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What year was YU53 TFX registered?

YU53 TFX is a 2004 Ford Fusion, first registered on 18 February 2004.

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