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YW53 AUC

2004 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

52,259 mi
Last recorded52,259 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW53 AUC
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 52,259 miles

All steering and suspension corroded

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 51,219 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 50,173 miles

all 4 tyres cracking in thread pattern

Pass 22 Feb 2023 48,653 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 48,653 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 47,607 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 46,028 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 46,028 miles

Brake valve leaking leaking from a component a valve under the bonnet (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 44,962 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 44,962 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 42,991 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2019 42,991 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 40,770 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 40,749 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front tyre showing age related cracking

Pass 14 Feb 2017 38,456 miles

Nearside Front tyre showing age related cracking

Offside Front tyre showing age related cracking

Pass 12 Feb 2016 36,416 miles

both front tyres showing age related cracking

Pass 20 Feb 2015 33,763 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 33,763 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Off side rear tyre cracking

Pass 25 Feb 2014 31,483 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 29,497 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Feb 2012 27,217 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 25,248 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 23,786 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 22,424 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 19 Feb 2009 22,424 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 28 Feb 2008 20,605 miles

near side rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 23 Feb 2007 18,939 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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YW53 AUC is a 2004 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 YW53 AUC, 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 YW53 AUC registered?

YW53 AUC is a 2004 Ford Fusion, first registered on 26 February 2004.

Is YW53 AUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YW53 AUC shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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