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YU53 TJX

2004 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

77,462 mi
Last recorded77,462 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU53 TJX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 77,462 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear inner sill to chassis next to axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear reverse light not working

Pass 7 Feb 2025 75,867 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 75,636 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 75,448 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 75,085 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 74,351 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2021 74,330 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 73,642 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 69,851 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 69,850 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 66,339 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 62,684 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 62,684 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 59,971 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 56,917 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 53,497 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 49,851 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 45,794 miles

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

offside front tyre tread is wearing low on the inner edge

Fail 14 Feb 2012 45,794 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre tread is wearing low on the inner edge

Pass 14 Feb 2011 41,306 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 37,154 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 37,154 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 32,826 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 28,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 28,228 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 21,410 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 TJX is a 2004 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 TJX, 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 TJX registered?

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

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The MOT history for YU53 TJX shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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