2004 Ford Fusion 1.4L Petrol · SH04 MUE

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a consistent history of passing over the last several years. The most recent test on 28 April 2025 at 90,840 miles resulted in no defects recorded, following a failure just five days prior on 23 April 2025 at 90,828 miles. While the record shows no specific defects for that failure, it suggests a minor administrative issue or a small component failure that was immediately rectified before the retest. Since that period, the car has maintained a clean record without recurring mechanical or structural failures. At 22 years old, the recorded mileage of 90,840 miles is significantly low, averaging approximately 4,129 miles per year. The data shows a very consistent usage pattern, with increments of roughly 4,000 to 5,000 miles annually between 2022 and 2025. This low annual mileage typically indicates less wear on the drivetrain, engine, and suspension components compared to high-mileage examples. The lack of any recorded advisories across multiple annual tests suggests that the previous owners have not neglected basic maintenance or that the vehicle has not been subjected to harsh road conditions. Despite the clean MOT history, the age of the vehicle necessitates a physical inspection of age-related degradation that tests do not always capture. A buyer should check for structural corrosion on the sills and floor pans, as these areas are prone to rust over two decades regardless of low mileage. Given the low usage, rubber components such as suspension bushes, hoses, and perished perishables should be inspected for cracking or dry rot from standing. Checking the brake discs for pitting or seized calipers is also advisable, as infrequently-driven vehicles often suffer from surface oxidation on the braking system.