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AD04 JDU

2004 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

97,643 mi
Last recorded97,643 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 JDU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 97,643 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 92,428 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 87,563 miles

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

Underside corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2022 84,212 miles

Front to rear brake pipes and fuel pipes have been undersealed obscuring full inspection

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2022 84,210 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened Link is bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front to rear brake pipes and fuel pipes have been undersealed obscuring full inspection

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 66,341 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 66,336 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Apr 2021 66,309 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture at fuel tank (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 59,493 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 56,011 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust tailbox outer casing starting to split but not leaking

Pass 3 Apr 2018 51,674 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main pipe by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2018 51,536 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre section hanger broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper to ABS unit (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported flexi pipe (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking caliper to ABS unit (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main pipe by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 22 Mar 2017 47,958 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

exhaust centre hanger broken

offside front brake flexi hose insecure

Fail 21 Mar 2017 47,957 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

exhaust centre hanger broken

offside front brake flexi hose insecure

Pass 30 Mar 2016 43,638 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 43,581 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 41,709 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 37,831 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 33,864 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 30,054 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 26,223 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 23,246 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 18,335 miles

both front tyres in poor condition

Pass 31 May 2007 13,935 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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AD04 JDU is a 2004 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 AD04 JDU, 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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AD04 JDU is a 2004 Ford Fusion, first registered on 27 July 2004.

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