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YU53 WHP

2004 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

95,000 mi
Last recorded95,000 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU53 WHP
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 95,000 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 91,044 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 86,335 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 82,587 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 79,207 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 77,075 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 73,330 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 70,538 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 67,981 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 67,981 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 63,976 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 59,873 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 56,620 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 52,214 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 47,922 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 44,633 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 44,633 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 42,453 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 38,376 miles

High pressure P.A.S pipe from pump to rack is corroaded.

Metal fuel tank filler pipes are corroaded.

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 33,428 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 27,908 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 22,081 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 WHP is a 2004 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 WHP, 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 WHP registered?

YU53 WHP is a 2004 Ford Fusion, first registered on 25 February 2004.

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