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AK55 VBP

2005 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

77,789 mi
Last recorded77,789 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Fusion60,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 VBP
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 77,789 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 7 Jan 2026 77,785 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working center (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 73,284 miles

Offside Rear Accident damage to quarter panel

Fail 26 Jul 2024 73,284 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Accident damage to quarter panel

Pass 13 Jul 2023 67,100 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 67,096 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre also cracking slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 53,916 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 53,280 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 53,280 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened strut brace rotten/broken (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 52,142 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 52,142 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 50,861 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 48,670 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 48,670 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 47,067 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 47,067 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (STEERING RACK) (2.3.3b)

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

advise both rear tyres perished

advise clutch very high

Pass 27 Jul 2016 46,361 miles

advise nsr tyre perished

Pass 27 Jul 2015 43,890 miles

advise both rear tyres perished

advise damage osr wheel arch

Pass 30 Jul 2014 40,252 miles

advise water leak thermostat housing

Pass 23 Jul 2013 37,132 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2013 37,132 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2012 34,332 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 34,332 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 31,475 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 31,475 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 29,753 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 26,657 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside and nearside rear tyres in between tread cracking but not deep or cords showing.195/60r15h.

Pass 31 Jul 2008 22,599 miles

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall small cuts in sidewall but not deep or cords showing.

Fail 31 Jul 2008 22,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall small cuts in sidewall but not deep or cords showing.

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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AK55 VBP is a 2005 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 AK55 VBP, 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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AK55 VBP is a 2005 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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