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YU53 TPO

2004 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

83,608 mi
Last recorded83,608 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 83,608 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2025 83,608 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 77,083 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2024 77,083 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 72,490 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 72,065 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 71,595 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 71,101 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 70,538 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

both headlights weak

Pass 25 Sep 2018 69,546 miles

Offside headlight weak

Fail 25 Sep 2018 69,546 miles

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

Offside headlight weak

Pass 6 Oct 2017 68,669 miles

Offside headlight weak

Fail 6 Oct 2017 68,669 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside headlight weak

Pass 11 Oct 2016 67,486 miles

engine management light on

Pass 13 Oct 2015 66,441 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 65,134 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 65,113 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2013 61,763 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 56,563 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 50,330 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 50,131 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 45,097 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 38,209 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 32,260 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 26,012 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 9 Feb 2007 26,012 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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 TPO is a 2004 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 TPO, 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 TPO registered?

YU53 TPO is a 2004 Ford Fusion, first registered on 12 February 2004.

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