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AD04 XTB

2004 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

126,039 mi
Last recorded126,039 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 XTB
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2023 126,039 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded To nearside rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill, floor to sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner/outer sill, inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To offside rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside 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 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 113,104 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s rear cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s front cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2022 113,103 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s rear cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s front cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 101,454 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 101,454 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 100,619 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

corrosion to suspension components

Pass 19 Feb 2020 99,182 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 99,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 95,643 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

headlamps deteriorated light intensity not severely reduced

Fail 14 Feb 2019 95,593 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

headlamps deteriorated light intensity not severely reduced

Pass 7 Mar 2018 91,618 miles

Coolant leak Pinhole in Header tank, sprays when hot ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 91,605 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect No pattern (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect No pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Coolant leak Pinhole in Header tank, sprays when hot ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 86,718 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 86,707 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 81,443 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 77,443 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 72,225 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 64,200 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 58,498 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 52,721 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 52,703 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 44,051 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 35,876 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 26,916 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 19,045 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 XTB is a 2004 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 AD04 XTB, 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 XTB is a 2004 Ford Fusion, first registered on 15 June 2004.

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