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YY53 OFT

2004 Ford Fusion

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

147,864 mi
Last recorded147,864 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 OFT
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2017 147,864 miles

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

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

rear axel slightly corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2016 135,515 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear number plate slightly discoloured

rear seats folded down at time of test

Fail 30 Dec 2015 135,495 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases broken (7.1.2)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped to rear metal (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear number plate slightly discoloured

rear seats folded down at time of test

Pass 2 Jan 2015 123,560 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2014 123,539 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 113,214 miles

exhaust heat sheild inscure

offside front to rear (rear section) metal brake pipe secured to minimum standards will require attension soon

Fail 2 Jan 2014 113,201 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 101,813 miles

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

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

offside front ntyre sidewall slighty damaged

oil leak around engine

smaller reflector fitted to nearside rear ( may require attention soon )

Fail 2 Jan 2013 101,800 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

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

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

offside front ntyre sidewall slighty damaged

oil leak around engine

smaller reflector fitted to nearside rear ( may require attention soon )

Pass 30 Dec 2011 88,796 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit

front brake discs slightly worn

front brake pads wearing thin

offside front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

offside rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Fail 29 Dec 2011 88,783 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres close to legal limit

front brake discs slightly worn

front brake pads wearing thin

offside front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

offside rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 4 Jan 2011 74,223 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2010 74,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 58,746 miles

oil leak

Pass 2 Jan 2009 42,941 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007 24,430 miles

offside front tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 5 Dec 2006 8,646 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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YY53 OFT is a 2004 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YY53 OFT, 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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YY53 OFT is a 2004 Ford Fusion, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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