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AP04 BVH

2004 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

79,340 mi
Last recorded79,340 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Fusion63,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 BVH
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 79,340 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60r15. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 79,340 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60r15. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 77,751 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60r15. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn. 195/60r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 77,751 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded through (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer has a hole along top seam (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure silencer mounting broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on limit (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2022 73,800 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close and worn on outside edge 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

two small holes corroded through n/s outer sill panel

Fail 29 Sep 2022 73,800 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close and worn on outside edge 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

two small holes corroded through n/s outer sill panel

Pass 17 Nov 2021 73,129 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2021 73,129 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 59,052 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 47,944 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside sill corroded

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 May 2018 42,283 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2018 42,283 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 May 2017 36,566 miles

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

Offside Front tyre cracked/perished in the tread but no cords showing at the time of test

engine coolant low

Pass 4 May 2016 32,245 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 32,245 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 30,437 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 28,777 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 26,920 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2013 26,920 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 25,076 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 22,962 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 20,773 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 17,646 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 8 May 2008 13,123 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 9,082 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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AP04 BVH is a 2004 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 AP04 BVH, 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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AP04 BVH is a 2004 Ford Fusion, first registered on 6 May 2004.

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