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AD53 OTZ

2004 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

92,365 mi
Last recorded92,365 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 OTZ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 92,365 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front 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))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 90,757 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 89,803 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 89,794 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 88,114 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 85,937 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 85,937 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 82,899 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 78,127 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 78,127 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working one (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 71,160 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 64,170 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Nov 2014 64,165 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2013 57,610 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 57,591 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 50,217 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 3 Oct 2011 42,508 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 36,461 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 34,973 miles

offside rear tyre wearing outer edges and nail in tread

Pass 5 Jan 2009 29,534 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 23,317 miles

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 6 Jan 2007 16,163 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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AD53 OTZ is a 2004 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 AD53 OTZ, 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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AD53 OTZ is a 2004 Ford Fusion, first registered on 7 January 2004.

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