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YY04 BTU

2004 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

165,613 mi
Last recorded165,613 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY04 BTU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2016 165,613 miles

brake pads (front) getting low

some wear/noise on o/s/f drive shaft - inner - carrier bearing

split in clutch pedal rubber

surface corrosion on o/s and n/s front brake pipes (into front flexible pipes )

surface corrosion on o/s and n/s rear brake pipes (into rear backplates)

Fail 6 Jul 2016 165,613 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section holed (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut to cord on sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

brake pads (front) getting low

note - emissions test result may alter when exhaust repaired

some wear/noise on o/s/f drive shaft - inner - carrier bearing

split in clutch pedal rubber

surface corrosion on o/s and n/s front brake pipes (into front flexible pipes )

surface corrosion on o/s and n/s rear brake pipes (into rear backplates)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 156,342 miles

surface corrosion on o/s and n/s front brake pipes - into front flexible pipes

Fail 9 Jul 2015 156,342 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

note - emissions test result may alter when exhaust repaired

surface corrosion on o/s and n/s front brake pipes - into front flexible pipes

Pass 3 Apr 2014 139,841 miles

slight oil leak on n/s/r shock absorber

slight oil leaks on engine

surface corrosion on - o/s and n/s front brake pipes (into flexible pipes), o/s and n/s rear brake pipes (into backplates)

Fail 2 Apr 2014 139,841 miles

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

slight oil leak on n/s/r shock absorber

slight oil leaks on engine

small hole and slight "blow" at exhaust centre section

surface corrosion on - o/s and n/s front brake pipes (into flexible pipes), o/s and n/s rear brake pipes (into backplates)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 119,342 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 7 Apr 2011 113,364 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside 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 7 Apr 2011 113,364 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 19 Mar 2011 112,591 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside 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 11 Mar 2010 98,424 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Mar 2010 98,338 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 79,000 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 62,794 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 46,276 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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YY04 BTU is a 2004 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YY04 BTU, 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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YY04 BTU is a 2004 Ford Fusion, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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