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YY53 WDT

2004 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,096 mi
Last recorded93,096 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 WDT
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2021 93,096 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 89,438 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted all (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 2 Mar 2020 89,438 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted all (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Feb 2019 87,335 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 83,913 miles

Offside Front strut top nut corroded

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

eml lamp on

Pass 9 Mar 2017 79,246 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut outer sidewall possibly to cords

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front strut top nut/mount corroded

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 79,188 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 cut outer sidewall possibly to cords

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front strut top nut/mount corroded

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 72,883 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Jan 2015 68,842 miles

Both Rear Wheel Rims Slightly Distorted

Bumpers Damaged--Sharp Edges Covered With Tape

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake Discs Worn

Headlamp Lenses Discoloured-- Beam Patten Poor

N/S/F Wheel Rim Damaged & Distorted

Noise From N/S/R Wheel Bearing Only Just Acceptable

O/S Door Mirror Cover Missing

O/S Headlamp Mount Damaged

O/S/F Tyre Worn On Edges Close To Legal Limit

O/S/R Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge

Rear View Mirror Loose--RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Sign Of Slight Gearbox Oil Leak

Slightly Lower Brake Efficency O/S/R Foot Brake

Steering Rack Damp

Fail 28 Jan 2015 68,842 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both Rear Wheel Rims Slightly Distorted

Bumpers Damaged--Sharp Edges Covered With Tape

Engine Management Light On

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake Discs Worn

Headlamp Lenses Discoloured-- Beam Patten Poor

Noise From N/S/R Wheel Bearing Only Just Acceptable

O/S Door Mirror Cover Missing

O/S Headlamp Mount Damaged

O/S/F Tyre Worn On Edges Close To Legal Limit

O/S/R Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge

Rear View Mirror Loose--RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Sign Of Slight Gearbox Oil Leak

Slightly Lower Brake Efficency O/S/R Foot Brake

Steering Rack Damp

Pass 3 Feb 2014 60,450 miles

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

aircon pressure switch wires damaged/taped

auxiliary drive belt deteriorating(fraying)

exhaust mounts corroding

front and rear bumpers damaged/sharp edges covered with tape

front brake discs worn

fuel filler pipes secured with cable tie

interior mirror loose,os mirror cover missing

os headlamp mount damaged/headlamp lens slightly deteriorated beam patterns poor

osf top suspension mount/nut corroding

osr tyre side wall damaged

osr wheel rim distorted

signs of coolant weep(coolant hose)

signs of filler repair to os lower sill,recommend attention

Pass 21 Jan 2013 51,561 miles

Both O/S Wheel Rims Distorted

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust Mounts Corroding

Front Brake Discs Slightly Worn

N/S Headlamp Beam Patten Poor

O/S Door Mirror Cover Missing

Rear View Mirror Loose

Fail 17 Jan 2013 51,540 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both O/S Wheel Rims Distorted

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust Mounts Corroding

Front Brake Discs Slightly Worn

N/S Headlamp Beam Patten Poor

N/S/F & O/S/R Tyres Geyying Close To Legal Limit

O/S Door Mirror Cover Missing

Rear O/S Wheel Bearing Noisy--Recommend Attention

Rear View Mirror Loose

Fail 16 Jan 2012 44,069 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

both rear wheels slightly distored.

brake fluid low recomend attention.

front brake pads low recomend attention.

front discs slightly worn.

front to rear bumpers damaged.

n/s/rear tyre worn.

o/s door mirror cover missing & fuel cap cover.

steering rack damp.

Pass 16 Jan 2012 44,069 miles

both rear wheels slightly distored.

brake fluid low recomend attention.

front brake pads low recomend attention.

front discs slightly worn.

front to rear bumpers damaged.

n/s/rear tyre worn.

o/s door mirror cover missing & fuel cap cover.

steering rack damp.

Pass 27 Jan 2011 35,016 miles

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

filler repair to os lower sill

nsf wheel distorted

nsr tyre side wall damaged

Fail 20 Jan 2011 34,929 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

filler repair to os lower sill

noise and roughness from nsr wheel bearing just acceptable recommend attention

nsf wheel distorted

nsr tyre side wall damaged

Pass 14 Jan 2010 28,581 miles

slight roughness felt in nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 14 Jan 2010 28,581 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight roughness felt in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 10 Jan 2009 21,611 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 10 Jan 2008 15,214 miles

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

offside rear sill has been repaired

Fail 8 Jan 2008 15,201 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

offside rear sill has been repaired

Pass 12 Jan 2007 11,464 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 11,164 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 WDT is a 2004 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WDT, 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 WDT is a 2004 Ford Fusion, first registered on 3 January 2004.

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