2004 Ford Fusion 1.6L Petrol · WU54 OEM
2004 Ford Fusion (1.6L, petrol). First registered 29 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 140,139 miles. MOT expired on 02 Dec 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD FUSION
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,139 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WU54 OEM Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/12/2024
- 140,139 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WU54 OEM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Ford Fusion (WU54 OEM) between October 2007 and December 2024.
The record contains 18 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 03 December 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (3 issues). 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: “Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)”; “Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”.
WU54 OEM Mileage History
- 03/10/200721,450 mi
- 03/10/200721,450 mi
- 30/09/200831,333 mi+9,883 mi
- 01/10/200945,497 mi+14,164 mi
- 01/10/200945,497 mi
- 05/10/201053,764 mi+8,267 mi
- 29/09/201162,568 mi+8,804 mi
- 05/10/201271,229 mi+8,661 mi
- 09/10/201271,240 mi+11 mi
- 07/10/201380,582 mi+9,342 mi
- 17/11/201486,991 mi+6,409 mi
- 16/11/201592,926 mi+5,935 mi
- 16/11/201592,931 mi+5 mi
- 20/10/201698,327 mi+5,396 mi
- 17/11/2017104,307 mi+5,980 mi
- 14/11/2018109,233 mi+4,926 mi
- 14/11/2018109,233 mi
- 03/12/2019117,241 mi+8,008 mi
- 01/12/2020121,006 mi+3,765 mi
- 30/11/2021122,442 mi+1,436 mi
- 29/11/2022125,491 mi+3,049 mi
- 01/12/2023131,592 mi+6,101 mi
- 29/11/2024140,121 mi+8,529 mi
- 03/12/2024140,139 mi+18 mi
Average of roughly 6,913 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Ford Ford Fusion (Europe)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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Common Problems: FORD FUSION
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Pollen Filter Housing Bulkhead Water Ingress(Moderate)
The cabin pollen filter on the Ford Fusion is located within the heater bulkhead beneath the windscreen scuttle panel. Over time, the factory foam weather-seal on the pollen filter housing cover deteriorates, dries out, and degrades from exposure to heat and moisture. Rainwater running off the windscreen bypasses the degraded seal and flows directly into the passenger footwell, soaking sound-deadening insulation and risking corrosion to the interior wiring harness and fusebox.
- 1.4 TDCi Common-Rail Fuel Injector Copper Washer Leak(Moderate)
On 1.4-litre Duratorq TDCi diesel engines, the copper crush washers sealing the base of the fuel injectors against the cylinder head fire face can harden, erode, and fail. High-pressure combustion gases blow past the failed copper seal, venting hot diesel soot, hydrocarbons, and unburnt fuel into the injector wells. Over time, this baked soot solidifies into a hard, tar-like black carbon crust known as black death, damaging the injector body, creating exhaust fumes in the cabin, and making injector removal difficult.
- Durashift EST Automated Manual Transmission Actuator Fault(Serious)
The optional Durashift Electronic Shift Transmission (EST) utilizes an automated mechanical clutch and electro-mechanical gear selector actuators mounted to a standard manual gearbox. Over time, internal electric actuator motors suffer brush wear, moisture ingress, or solder joint failure on the integrated control module. When the transmission control unit loses position calibration or cannot actuate the clutch, the system enters fail-safe mode, flashing a transmission warning on the instrument cluster and preventing engine cranking.
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- Pollen Filter Housing Bulkhead Water IngressModerate
The cabin pollen filter on the Ford Fusion is located within the heater bulkhead beneath the windscreen scuttle panel. Over time, the factory foam weather-seal on the pollen filter housing cover deteriorates, dries out, and degrades from exposure to heat and moisture. Rainwater running off the windscreen bypasses the degraded seal and flows directly into the passenger footwell, soaking sound-deadening insulation and risking corrosion to the interior wiring harness and fusebox.
- 1.4 TDCi Common-Rail Fuel Injector Copper Washer LeakModerate
On 1.4-litre Duratorq TDCi diesel engines, the copper crush washers sealing the base of the fuel injectors against the cylinder head fire face can harden, erode, and fail. High-pressure combustion gases blow past the failed copper seal, venting hot diesel soot, hydrocarbons, and unburnt fuel into the injector wells. Over time, this baked soot solidifies into a hard, tar-like black carbon crust known as black death, damaging the injector body, creating exhaust fumes in the cabin, and making injector removal difficult.
- Durashift EST Automated Manual Transmission Actuator FaultSerious
The optional Durashift Electronic Shift Transmission (EST) utilizes an automated mechanical clutch and electro-mechanical gear selector actuators mounted to a standard manual gearbox. Over time, internal electric actuator motors suffer brush wear, moisture ingress, or solder joint failure on the integrated control module. When the transmission control unit loses position calibration or cannot actuate the clutch, the system enters fail-safe mode, flashing a transmission warning on the instrument cluster and preventing engine cranking.
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