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AK56 BLX

2006 Ford Fusion

Purple Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

108,185 mi
Last recorded108,185 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Fusion58,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 BLX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 108,185 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Sep 2025 108,178 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Jul 2025 108,171 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 105,451 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes to and from flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes to and from flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 105,451 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes to and from flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes to and from flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 99,625 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to sidewall and tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to sidewall and tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 99,624 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at mounting in centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to sidewall and tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to sidewall and tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 94,871 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2021 94,870 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 90,565 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavy wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavy wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 86,047 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 79,757 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2018 79,757 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 73,923 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 73,923 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 67,527 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Sep 2016 67,527 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 18 Sep 2015 61,334 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 61,333 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 54,142 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 45,930 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 37,493 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear silencer casing coroded

Fail 11 Sep 2012 37,493 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/rear tyre going out of shape

rear silencer casing coroded

Pass 13 Sep 2011 28,553 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres close to limit

various tyres have cuts dont look to cords

Pass 13 Sep 2010 20,860 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 13,475 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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AK56 BLX is a 2006 Ford Fusion in Purple with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AK56 BLX, 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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AK56 BLX is a 2006 Ford Fusion, first registered on 13 September 2006.

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