2004 Ford Fusion 2 16V 1.4L Other · LKZ 7106

The most recent MOT pass on 31 May 2022 at 104,347 miles came back with no defects, so the car left the test station in a roadworthy state. The preceding failure on 23 May 2022 also recorded no specific defect, which strongly suggests an administrative issue or a fault rectified within the eight-day gap. On the strength of that narrow window alone, the maintenance trend looks stable, but the evidence base is thin. The recorded mileage of 104,347 miles on a 22-year-old Fusion works out at roughly 4,743 miles per year, which is low for the age. The two May 2022 tests were separated by only 87 miles, so the car was not being used heavily at that point. More significant is the four-year gap since the last recorded test. As of the current date, the MOT certificate has long expired, so there is no recent data to confirm whether the vehicle has been maintained, stored, or driven consistently since mid-2022. Because the history contains no recurring faults, there is no mechanical trend to track. What remains is the physical condition of a two-decade-old car. A buyer should arrange an independent inspection or a fresh MOT before purchase, focusing on suspension bushes and coil springs, brake discs and binding calipers, and any structural corrosion in the sills, floor pans, and suspension mounting points. Low annual mileage can also mean long periods of standing, so check the tyres for flat spots and perishing, and look for surface corrosion on brake discs that might indicate infrequent use. The clear pass in 2022 is reassuring but dated. The absence of any follow-up test means the current mechanical state is unverified.