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YY54 RFL

2004 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

137,470 mi
Last recorded137,470 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 RFL
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 137,470 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2017 137,447 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 132,738 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 128,525 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 121,394 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Apr 2014 121,394 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2013 103,310 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 90,169 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 90,167 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2011 86,533 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Nov 2011 86,266 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 73,014 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 60,318 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 48,708 miles

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

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)

Wipers not parking correctly

Pass 31 Oct 2007 40,624 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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YY54 RFL 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 73.3%.

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 YY54 RFL, 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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YY54 RFL is a 2004 Ford Fusion, first registered on 11 November 2004.

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