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AO05 TRX

2005 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

100,156 mi
Last recorded100,156 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Fusion60,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 TRX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 100,156 miles

Front tyres slightly worn on edges

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front ball joint dust cover clip missing

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

Fail 7 Aug 2025 100,149 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp bulb in wrong (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front tyres slightly worn on edges

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 96,376 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 93,196 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 89,585 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 85,940 miles

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

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

general under vehicle corrosion at rear

Pass 15 Sep 2020 82,132 miles

Under vehicle general corrosion.

Pass 9 Sep 2019 78,630 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 74,176 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 71,300 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated metal sections (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 68,981 miles

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

exh blow mid to rear joint

Fail 6 Sep 2016 68,900 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

exh blow mid to rear joint

Pass 7 Sep 2015 65,377 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 61,250 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 9 Sep 2013 56,629 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2012 52,712 miles

Back box exhaust hangers corroded

Both front tyres on 4mm

Front wipers split

Pass 2 Sep 2011 46,686 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 42,254 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 37,074 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 37,074 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 26,384 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 16,027 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 TRX is a 2005 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,388cc 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 TRX, 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 TRX is a 2005 Ford Fusion, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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