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AK05 ZKF

2005 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

109,329 mi
Last recorded109,329 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Fusion60,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 ZKF
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 109,329 miles

Rear axle and mountings corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2026 109,329 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear axle and mountings corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2025 106,466 miles

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

Rear axle and mountings corroded

Signs of oil and coolant leaks

Fail 2 Jul 2025 106,465 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm/axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm/axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear axle and mountings corroded

Signs of oil and coolant leaks

Pass 25 Jul 2024 103,554 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 100,562 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 97,680 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 97,679 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 94,407 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 14 Jul 2021 94,406 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 91,191 miles

Nearside Front door trim missing

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 20 Jul 2020 91,189 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front door trim missing

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 24 May 2019 86,599 miles

engine noise

Fail 24 May 2019 86,599 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

engine noise

Pass 12 Jun 2018 82,950 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 May 2017 79,057 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test as they infringe into the swept areas

Fail 3 May 2017 79,028 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release mechanism not visible (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. should be 195/60/15 (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test as they infringe into the swept areas

Pass 26 Apr 2016 75,503 miles

Offside Rear object embedded in tyre

Fail 22 Apr 2015 71,274 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

the auxiliary drive belt is very deteriorated

the o/s drive shaft inner support bearing is worn

the rear tyres are wearing on the inner edges

Pass 22 Apr 2015 71,274 miles

the auxiliary drive belt is very deteriorated

the o/s drive shaft inner support bearing is worn

the rear tyres are wearing on the inner edges

Pass 26 Apr 2014 66,411 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 61,593 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

all tyres staring to crack in tread

Pass 24 Apr 2013 61,593 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

all tyres staring to crack in tread

Pass 20 Mar 2012 56,227 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 52,234 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 46,427 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 38,953 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 28,796 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 ZKF is a 2005 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 AK05 ZKF, 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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AK05 ZKF is a 2005 Ford Fusion, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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