2004 Ford Fusion 1.6L Petrol · RL53 TZG
2004 Ford Fusion (1.6L, petrol). First registered 25 Feb 2004. Recorded mileage 111,583 miles. MOT expired on 23 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- FORD FUSION
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,583 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RL53 TZG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/10/2023
- 111,583 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RL53 TZG 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 (RL53 TZG) between November 2021 and October 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 October 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: Tyres (11 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
RL53 TZG Mileage History
- 16/11/2021107,932 mi
- 18/11/2021107,932 mi
- 01/11/2022109,754 mi+1,822 mi
- 01/11/2022109,758 mi+4 mi
- 25/10/2023111,583 mi+1,825 mi
Average of roughly 1,883 miles per year across 5 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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