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AK05 EPU

2005 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

88,921 mi
Last recorded88,921 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Fusion60,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 EPU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 88,921 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 86,660 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 84,274 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n//f and o/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 82,608 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 80,755 miles

Offside Front tyre valve has deep cracks

Pass 25 Sep 2020 79,454 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 76,829 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 72,007 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 72,007 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 66,938 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 61,728 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 58,250 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 53,676 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 50,989 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 50,989 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 46,216 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 42,076 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 37,219 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 32,812 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Mar 2009 26,010 miles

both kids seats not fitted correctly as per instructions on seats

Pass 20 Mar 2008 19,896 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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AK05 EPU is a 2005 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AK05 EPU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK05 EPU registered?

AK05 EPU is a 2005 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is AK05 EPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK05 EPU shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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