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YY04 VTE

2004 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

34,040 mi
Last recorded34,040 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY04 VTE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 34,040 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2025 34,037 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 32,361 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2024 32,361 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 32,232 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 32,232 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 27,487 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 27,469 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2021 19,513 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 19,512 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2018 16,910 miles

both rear tyres perished/cracked

offside front tyre perished/cracked

Pass 10 May 2017 13,302 miles

Offside Front TYRE CRACKING INBETWEEN TREAD

Rear N/S & O/S/R TYRES CRACKING INBETWEEN TREAD

Pass 23 May 2016 10,427 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 10,427 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2015 8,523 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 7,989 miles

O/S Headlamp lense clouded

Pass 17 May 2013 6,970 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 5,951 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 5,531 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 4,466 miles

ALL TYRES PERISHED

Pass 18 May 2009 4,019 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 3,073 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 2,376 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 VTE is a 2004 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 VTE, 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 VTE is a 2004 Ford Fusion, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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