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AO05 OTU

2005 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

90,151 mi
Last recorded90,151 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Fusion60,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 OTU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 90,151 miles

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

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

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Front Rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 81,836 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake Pipes Covered in Grease (1.1.11 (c))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Front Very Rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Jun 2025 81,836 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both Front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake Pipes Covered in Grease (1.1.11 (c))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Front Very Rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 72,000 miles

Both Rear Axle Bushes Worn

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Main Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 60,536 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 50,241 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 40,940 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 32,754 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 27,587 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2019 27,587 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 25,893 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 25,232 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 24,192 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 22,818 miles

exhaust corroded but not holed

Pass 16 Jun 2014 22,256 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 20,796 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 20,796 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2012 19,091 miles

exhaust system corroded but not holed

Pass 14 Jun 2011 17,252 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 15,224 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 12,575 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 10,674 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 OTU is a 2005 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 OTU, 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 OTU is a 2005 Ford Fusion, first registered on 24 June 2005.

Is AO05 OTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO05 OTU shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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