2004 Ford Fusion 1.4L Diesel · CW04 FRN

The 2004 Ford Fusion currently holds a valid roadworthy status following the April 2023 MOT pass at 121,736 miles, with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend appears stable on paper, though the test history is sparse and shows two failed tests earlier in 2022 and 2023 with no defects logged, indicating administrative or presentation issues at those centres rather than mechanical faults. No recurring advisories or worsening conditions appear across the four available records. The recorded mileage of 121,736 at the latest test equates to roughly 5,533 miles per year, which is low for a 22-year-old vehicle. Between the January 2022 test at 118,976 miles and the April 2023 pass at 121,736 miles, the car covered only 2,760 miles in over fifteen months, suggesting extended periods of standing or very light use. The two tests on 12 January 2022 at identical mileage with a fail then pass, and the February 2023 fail at 121,682 miles with no defects, point to inconsistent testing rather than owner neglect of consumables. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs and calipers given the vehicle's age and low-use pattern, as standing vehicles often develop corrosion and seized components unseen in a clean MOT record. Structural integrity around sills and subframes warrants close checking for rust, since the DVSA entries flag nothing but offer no reassurance on hidden rot. The absence of advisories across all four tests is unusual for a Ford of this era and mileage. Treat the record as incomplete evidence of condition, not proof of care, and verify emissions and exhaust health in person before purchase.