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AO05 CGF

2005 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,764 mi
Last recorded119,764 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Fusion60,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 CGF
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 119,764 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 110,885 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 109,528 miles

Coolant leak thermostat housing (serious) ()

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

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

Rear bump stops, both sides in poor condition

check engine light on

exhaust tail box, supported with temporary repair

Fail 16 Nov 2016 109,528 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 30% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Coolant leak thermostat housing (serious) ()

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

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

Rear bump stops, both sides in poor condition

check engine light on

exhaust tail box, supported with temporary repair

Pass 12 Nov 2015 104,733 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 99,118 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 99,118 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 93,230 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 93,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 88,308 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 83,166 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 76,563 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 70,723 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 63,378 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 57,603 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AO05 CGF is a 2005 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AO05 CGF, 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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AO05 CGF is a 2005 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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