2004 Ford Fusion 1.4L Diesel · PL53 ETR
2004 Ford Fusion (1.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 194,546 miles. MOT expired on 26 Oct 2022. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD FUSION
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Oct 2022
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 194,546 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PL53 ETR Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 24/10/2022
- 194,546 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PL53 ETR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Ford Fusion (PL53 ETR) between October 2021 and October 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 October 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
PL53 ETR Mileage History
- 26/10/2021182,285 mi
- 24/10/2022194,546 mi+12,261 mi
Average of roughly 12,338 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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