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AE04 EHT

2004 Ford Fusion

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

118,101 mi
Last recorded118,101 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 EHT
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2019 118,101 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 117,976 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag lamp lit (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 107,065 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 96,167 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 96,167 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 85,559 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 85,559 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 78,656 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 73,067 miles

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

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

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

o/s/f wheel bearing has slight roughtness

Pass 1 Oct 2012 66,561 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 59,414 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2011 59,414 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 56,459 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 50,197 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 41,645 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 41,645 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 32,449 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 20,128 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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AE04 EHT is a 2004 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 AE04 EHT, 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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AE04 EHT is a 2004 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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