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FJ04 WRF

2000 Ford Fusion

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

136,194 mi
Last recorded136,194 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Ford Fusion58,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ04 WRF
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 136,194 miles

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 3 Feb 2025 135,562 miles

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

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

chips to screen

Fail 21 Jan 2025 135,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn o/s/r & n/s/r axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both headlamps tarnished

chips to screen

Pass 29 Jan 2024 134,913 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective And Poor patten (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective And Poor patten (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 134,164 miles

Chip to windscreen

Engine misfire at idle

Fail 30 Jan 2023 134,156 miles

Lower Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe excessively pitted & corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Chip to windscreen

Engine misfire at idle

both headlamps tarnished

Pass 11 Feb 2022 133,955 miles

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

chip to screen

Fail 31 Jan 2022 133,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

both headlamps tarnished

chip to screen

Pass 29 Jan 2021 133,224 miles

chip to screen

engine rough on idle

exhaust heat shield loose

front bumper damaged

front discs worn

gearbox mount worn

inner rear sills corroding

oil leak from engine

Fail 26 Jan 2021 133,120 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

O/S/R tyre badly perished

chip to screen

engine rough on idle

exhaust heat shield loose

front bumper damaged

front discs worn

gearbox mount worn

inner rear sills corroding

oil leak from engine

Pass 10 Feb 2020 124,010 miles

Both front tyres worn low

Both rear tyres perishing

Both rear tyres worn close to limit

Metal brake pipes corroding

Oil leak from engine

Fail 5 Feb 2020 123,870 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Both front tyres worn low

Both rear tyres perishing

Both rear tyres worn close to limit

Metal brake pipes corroding

Oil leak from engine

Pass 12 Feb 2019 114,088 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 114,088 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 27 Feb 2018 108,685 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 101,759 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 94,504 miles

front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 5 Mar 2015 88,544 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 88,544 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 82,515 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 74,201 miles

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

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

centre stop light not working

Pass 13 Mar 2012 66,924 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 57,785 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 48,073 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 39,209 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 30,784 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 22,533 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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FJ04 WRF is a 2000 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2000 Ford Fusion models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 58,545 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 FJ04 WRF, 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 26 years old, this Ford Fusion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FJ04 WRF registered?

FJ04 WRF is a 2000 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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