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AK55 ZTL

2005 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,095 mi
Last recorded96,095 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Fusion60,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 ZTL
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 96,095 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 May 2026 96,095 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 94,673 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive swivel axle mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole in boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive swivel axle mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear floor pan corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2024 88,832 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security around rear axle mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 86,104 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 86,104 miles

Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded wheel cylinder one (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 85,710 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 82,320 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 79,014 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 78,448 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 69,331 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 66,975 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 63,325 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 60,677 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 57,448 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 47,448 miles

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 53,943 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 50,258 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 46,894 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 44,193 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 42,295 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 38,805 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 36,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 36,028 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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AK55 ZTL is a 2005 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AK55 ZTL, 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 ZTL is a 2005 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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