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YY53 VGD

2004 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,342 mi
Last recorded101,342 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 VGD
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2021 101,342 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

FRONT SHOCKS CORRODED

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2021 101,341 miles

Brake performance not tested DUE TO SPRING BROKEN (1.2.1 (g))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Front BOTH SIDES SHOCKS AND SPRINGS CORRODED

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 100,971 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 100,966 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 95,800 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front feed pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 90,864 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 90,864 miles

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 85,507 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 81,842 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 77,860 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 73,604 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 69,949 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 69,949 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 65,419 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 61,431 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 57,390 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 53,738 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 39,585 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 39,585 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front number plate cracked front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 21 Nov 2006 21,347 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 VGD is a 2004 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 Ford Fusion models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 63,349 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 VGD, 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 VGD is a 2004 Ford Fusion, first registered on 12 January 2004.

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