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AK06 BUE

2006 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

110,947 mi
Last recorded110,947 miles
Recorded on4 May 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Fusion58,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 BUE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 May 2020 110,947 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

high level stop amp inoperative

Fail 22 Apr 2020 110,943 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor under passenger seat corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion to outer floor skin surrounding rear axle mounting points

high level stop amp inoperative

Pass 20 Mar 2019 98,648 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 98,647 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 91,450 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 91,395 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 87,392 miles

Bolt missing in nearside front headlamp but still secure

Both front brake pipe / flexy hoses slightly corroded

Both front wipers are starting to smear the screen slightly

both rear axle front bushes slightly perished no excessive movement

Fail 4 Jan 2017 87,390 miles

Emissions not tested EXHAUST BLOW (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases MIDDLE SECTION (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc OUTER GAITOR (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc OUTER GAITOR (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Bolt missing in nearside front headlamp but still secure

Both front brake pipe / flexy hoses slightly corroded

Both front wipers are starting to smear the screen slightly

both rear axle front bushes slightly perished no excessive movement

Pass 20 Jan 2016 83,373 miles

Both rear inner sills soft but not holed at time of test

Brake fluid just above the minimum

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Front discs are slightly corroded

Nearside front balljoint gaitor slightly perished

Nearside front track rod end gaitor slightly perished

Offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2016 83,254 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp FOG LIGHT ILLUMINATES WITH POSITION LAMP (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed SHOWING INNER STRUCTURE (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER SIDEWALL (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both rear inner sills soft but not holed at time of test

Brake fluid just above the minimum

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Front discs are slightly corroded

Nearside front balljoint gaitor slightly perished

Nearside front track rod end gaitor slightly perished

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

Offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2015 79,589 miles

Both rear axle front bushes slightly perished no excessive movement

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Jan 2015 79,584 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Both rear axle front bushes slightly perished no excessive movement

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 75,881 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust heat shield insecure

wipers smearing screen slightly does not effect view

Fail 18 Jan 2014 75,671 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust heat shield insecure

wipers smearing screen slightly does not effect view

Pass 14 Jan 2013 70,523 miles

Both rear tyres have 2-3 mm of tread left weaing on edges and tread cracked

Engine oily

Front discs are worn and corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Possible injector leak

Slight exhaust blow middle to rear

Wipers are starting to smear the screen slightly

Fail 10 Jan 2013 70,521 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres have 2-3 mm of tread left weaing on edges and tread cracked

Engine oily

Front discs are worn and corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Possible injector leak

Slight exhaust blow middle to rear

Wipers are starting to smear the screen slightly

Pass 26 Jan 2012 60,428 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Jan 2012 60,428 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 49,241 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 41,170 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 29,165 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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AK06 BUE is a 2006 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2006 Ford Fusion models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 58,954 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 AK06 BUE, 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 20 years old, this Ford Fusion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AK06 BUE is a 2006 Ford Fusion, first registered on 17 March 2006.

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