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2004 Ford Fusion 1.6L Petrol · HW53 HSL

HW53 HSL

2004 Ford Fusion (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 77,549 miles. MOT expired on 02 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.

Make & Model
FORD FUSION
Year / Origin
2004 · Portsmouth
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 02 Oct 2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
Recorded Mileage
77,549 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 02 Oct 2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Oct 2026
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2004
Engine
1596cc

HW53 HSL Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 17/09/2025
  • 77,549 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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HW53 HSL Mileage History

  1. 12/08/202256,891 mi
  2. 21/08/202361,943 mi+5,052 mi
  3. 02/10/202468,461 mi+6,518 mi
  4. 04/10/202468,484 mi+23 mi
  5. 17/09/202577,549 mi+9,065 mi

Average of roughly 6,667 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

HW53 HSL MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 30 Aug 2026, 14:24
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Ford Fusion (HW53 HSL) between August 2022 and September 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 17 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 17 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.

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