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YV04 GAX

2004 Ford Fusion

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

163,359 mi
Last recorded163,359 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV04 GAX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 163,359 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 157,807 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 150,408 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 136,861 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 126,924 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 120,480 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside and offside headlight lens worn

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

Fail 8 Aug 2017 120,430 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside and offside headlight lens worn

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

oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2016 110,699 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Aug 2015 104,146 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 104,146 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 98,145 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Jul 2014 98,139 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 86,400 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 86,398 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 79,267 miles

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

slight roughness n/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 19 May 2011 71,137 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 62,215 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 51,471 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 41,878 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2008 41,878 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2007 31,424 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 31,434 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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YV04 GAX is a 2004 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YV04 GAX, 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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YV04 GAX is a 2004 Ford Fusion, first registered on 11 May 2004.

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