2004 Ford Fusion 1.4L Petrol · AV54 MMX

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, showing a consistent maintenance trend over the last three years. The most recent inspection on 22 July 2025 at 143,424 miles passed with no defects or advisories, indicating that the car currently meets the minimum legal safety standards. While a failure occurred in late July 2024, the immediate retest on the same day suggests the owner was proactive in rectifying identified faults to maintain road legality. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent for a 22-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,500 miles per annum. Between August 2022 at 136,838 miles and July 2025 at 143,424 miles, the car covered 6,586 miles, reflecting typical low-intensity usage rather than erratic bursts. This steady usage generally reduces the mechanical stress on drivetrain components, though the age of the vehicle means that rubber-based components and seals remain susceptible to degradation regardless of the low mileage. Given the lack of recorded advisories in the most recent tests, a buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity and suspension components. The Fusion is prone to corrosion in the sills and rear wheel arches, which often do not appear on an MOT until they become structurally unsound. Inspect the control arm bushes and coil springs for signs of perished rubber or hairline cracking, as these are common points of failure on Fords of this era. Check the brake discs for uneven wear or binding calipers to ensure the clean MOT record reflects the actual mechanical condition.