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AJ55 MPE

2005 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

112,405 mi
Last recorded112,405 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Fusion60,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 MPE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 112,405 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front cracking(not to chord)

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 1 Dec 2020 112,405 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front cracking(not to chord)

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 25 Nov 2019 104,006 miles

o/s/f tyre perishing along tread line.

rear number plate damaged - still legible.

slight oil leak from o/s drive shaft seal.

Fail 25 Nov 2019 104,002 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating inner disc faces pitted and worn. (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

o/s/f tyre perishing along tread line.

rear number plate damaged - still legible.

slight oil leak from o/s drive shaft seal.

Pass 26 Nov 2018 89,855 miles

rear tyres wearing close to limit.

Fail 26 Nov 2018 89,853 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear tyres wearing close to limit.

Pass 27 Nov 2017 77,414 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system corroded.

Fail 27 Nov 2017 77,413 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system corroded.

Pass 30 Nov 2016 66,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2016 66,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2015 55,501 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 46,387 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 36,854 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 36,840 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 28,222 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 20,080 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 20,080 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 18,941 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Feb 2011 18,938 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 15,212 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 10,816 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 10,816 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

How Reliable is the Ford Fusion?

Based on 1,954,614 MOT tests across 109,115 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
4,982
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
109,115
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,160
Stop lamp not working 30,760
Brake pipe excessively corroded 28,170
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27,008
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 12,933
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AJ55 MPE is a 2005 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 2005 Ford Fusion models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 60,704 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Fusion fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41,160 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ55 MPE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fusion typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Ford Fusion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AJ55 MPE is a 2005 Ford Fusion, first registered on 7 December 2005.

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