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YW53 DWP

2004 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

116,175 mi
Last recorded116,175 miles
Recorded on20 May 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW53 DWP
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 May 2022 116,175 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on various parts of underbody/inner sills etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle/subframe bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner edges (o/s worse) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 May 2022 116,164 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both headlight lenses deteriorating (4.1.4 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting o/s rear chassis section corroded through near to rear axle mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on various parts of underbody/inner sills etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle/subframe bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner edges (o/s worse) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 113,981 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 110,828 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 108,498 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2019 108,498 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 108,358 miles

Oil leak ()

Vehicle has underbody corrosion near rear suspension mountings

Fail 5 Mar 2018 108,351 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Vehicle has underbody corrosion near rear suspension mountings

Pass 8 Mar 2017 108,134 miles

Gearbox mounting defective rear bush has play ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Mar 2017 108,134 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Gearbox mounting defective rear bush has play ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Mar 2016 107,533 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 107,533 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 106,682 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 106,682 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 105,265 miles

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

off side front tyer deteriorated.

Pass 25 Mar 2013 103,291 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 103,291 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 89,640 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 78,601 miles

slight corrosion on various brake pipes

Fail 2 Feb 2011 78,601 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight corrosion on various brake pipes

Pass 9 Feb 2010 68,190 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 2 Feb 2010 68,067 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

coolant pipes from thermostat housing to rear of waterpump leaking

Pass 2 Feb 2009 56,742 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear shocker cover split

Pass 6 Feb 2008 45,871 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 45,871 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 35,108 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 DWP is a 2004 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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