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AJ55 VYY

2005 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

126,643 mi
Last recorded126,643 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Fusion60,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 VYY
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2022 126,643 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 126,643 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 124,323 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 124,323 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2019 116,106 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 May 2019 116,106 miles

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 May 2018 109,837 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 May 2018 109,837 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 May 2017 103,555 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 103,555 miles

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing excessively worn (2.4.G.4d)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour n/s o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 May 2016 98,486 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2016 98,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed also worn below 1.6 mm (4.1.D.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too high n/s o/s (1.8)

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

Pass 20 May 2015 92,926 miles

Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

front grill missing

light rust front n/s o/s brake discs

Pass 1 Apr 2014 87,773 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 75,589 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 65,337 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 65,337 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 52,743 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 40,982 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 28,322 miles

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 VYY is a 2005 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VYY, 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 VYY is a 2005 Ford Fusion, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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