2004 Ford Fusion 1.4L Petrol · FL54 VKB

The 2004 Ford Fusion passed its most recent MOT on 4 November 2025 at 133,979 miles with no defects recorded, indicating current roadworthiness is acceptable. The maintenance trend appears stable, though the test history shows two administrative-style failures on 21 October 2025 and 28 November 2024 where the tester logged no defects, suggesting documentation or presentation issues rather than mechanical decline. Recorded mileage rose from 128,309 at the 1 December 2023 test to 131,048 by 28 November 2024, then to 133,979 by late October 2025. That equates to roughly 2,700 miles in the first period and 2,900 in the second, well below the 6,090 annual average for the vehicle's age. The low yearly use implies lighter mechanical loading, but also raises the possibility of extended standing periods which can accelerate rubber perishing and corrosion on static components. The absence of any advisories across all five entries is unusual for a 22-year-old Ford. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and subframe corrosion, as MOT passes with zero advisories do not confirm the condition of ageing structural parts. Given the two zero-defect failures, verify the V5C and MOT test certificates match the DVSA record before purchase. The clean defect history offers no evidence of neglected consumables, but the car's age warrants hands-on checks of brake discs, exhaust emissions, and door sills that a pass certificate alone will not reveal.