2004 Ford Fusion · 15,439 MOT tests
2004 Ford Fusion reliability
2004 Ford Fusions fail 44.9% of first MOT tests, 5% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 11 Fusion years (15,439 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford Fusions: 40.6%)
- 44.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Fusions: 40.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 5% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 18
- 94,262
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 18
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 15,439
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2004 against the years either side
- 2003 cars: 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2004 car does better)
- 2005 cars: about average for its age (the 2004 car does worse)
- Weak spot: lights and electrics, 25.5% of tests fail here (22% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: seat belts and airbags, 61% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2004 car carries a 53 plate (January–February 2004), or a 04 plate (March–August 2004), or a 54 plate (September–December 2004).
Common problems
What fails on a 2004 Ford Fusion
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics25.5%
- Suspension16.1%
- Brakes12.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks7.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.4%
- Body, chassis and structure7%
- Tyres6.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Stop lamp not working 7.14%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 6.22%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 5.88%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Position lamp not working 4.59%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.85%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 3.48%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (26.61%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.45%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (12.81%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (11.02%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (9.5%) · Headlamp lens has a coating (5.39%)
Other years
Every Ford Fusion year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2004 Ford Fusion reliable?
2004 Ford Fusions fail 44.9% of first MOT tests, 5% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 11 Fusion years (15,439 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2004 Ford Fusion MOT?
Most often stop lamp not working (7.14% of tests), rigid brake pipe excessively corroded (6.22% of tests), headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect (5.88% of tests).
How many miles should a 2004 Ford Fusion have done?
At its MOT aged about 18, a typical 2004 Ford Fusion shows 94,262 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2004 car?
A car first registered in 2004 carries a 53 plate (January–February 2004), or a 04 plate (March–August 2004), or a 54 plate (September–December 2004).
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