2004 Ford Fusion 1.4L Petrol · KA53 FNR
2004 Ford Fusion (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 2004. Recorded mileage 68,290 miles. MOT expired on 12 Sept 2024.
- Make & Model
- FORD FUSION
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30 Sept 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,290 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
KA53 FNR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/09/2023
- 68,290 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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KA53 FNR Mileage History
- 22/11/202159,365 mi
- 22/11/202159,365 mi
- 27/10/202268,147 mi+8,782 mi
- 27/10/202268,147 mi
- 14/09/202368,290 mi+143 mi
Average of roughly 4,932 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
KA53 FNR MOT History
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 (KA53 FNR) between November 2021 and September 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 September 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (19 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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: “Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
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