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AO05 MDE

2005 Ford Fusion

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

99,670 mi
Last recorded99,670 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Fusion60,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 MDE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2023 99,670 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 99,669 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective faded, no beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective faded, no beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 95,639 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2022 95,638 miles

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

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

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

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 91,404 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 86,822 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2020 86,819 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2019 83,304 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2019 83,304 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2018 79,843 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear - flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 22 May 2018 79,841 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear - flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear - flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 May 2017 76,110 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 76,107 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil + pads (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 70,819 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 67,588 miles

Exhaust In Poor Condition

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre Out Of Shape

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 65,812 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 63,705 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 53,788 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 49,400 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 42,222 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 34,289 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 26,766 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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AO05 MDE is a 2005 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AO05 MDE, 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 MDE is a 2005 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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