2004 Ford Fusion 1.4L Petrol · BK04 YDP

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history indicates a worsening trend regarding suspension and braking components. While it passed the most recent test in December 2025 at 105,802 miles, it had failed just one mile prior due to a corroded offside rear brake pipe and a leaking offside rear shock absorber. The persistence of the corroded brake pipe as an advisory in 2024 at 101,986 miles suggests the previous owner deferred repairs until the component reached a point of시험 failure. At 22 years old, the recorded mileage of 105,802 miles is notably low, averaging approximately 4,800 miles per annum. The data shows a consistent usage pattern, with only roughly 6,200 miles driven between November 2023 and December 2025. This low mileage suggests light city use, though age-related-mileage often leads to accelerated degradation of rubber components and seals rather than mechanical wear, which aligns with the recurring shock absorber issues and pipe corrosion noted in the later records. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the entire rear suspension assembly to ensure the misting shock absorber mentioned in December 2025 has been replaced rather than merely cleaned. The advisory for both front shock absorbers from 2024 remains unaddressed and suggests they are nearing the end of their functional life. Furthermore, the offside rear brake line requires close scrutiny to confirm that the corrosion was fully cut out and not just masked with grease, as the presence of grease in the failure report often hides deeper structural decay in the metal line.