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AO06 BHU

2006 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

84,954 mi
Last recorded84,954 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Fusion58,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 BHU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2025 84,954 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn n/s and o/s (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 82,119 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2024 82,031 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 76,360 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking within the tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Condensation on inside of lamp unit (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 70,647 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

parts of structure at earlier stages of corrosion

reverse lights not working

Pass 8 Mar 2021 65,340 miles

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

wiper blades worn at edges

Fail 25 Feb 2021 65,267 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached top mounting nut badly corroded (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 61,644 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 61,643 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust shield loose

Pass 7 Mar 2019 56,801 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

reverse lights not working

topped up engine oil 1l

Fail 7 Mar 2019 56,801 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid topped up washers (3.5 (a))

reverse lights not working

topped up engine oil 1l

Pass 7 Mar 2018 51,320 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre cracking on inner side wall

Pass 8 Mar 2017 46,076 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front grill loose.

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Inner tyre wall cracked but not exposing ply/cord.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Mar 2016 41,608 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)

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 1 Mar 2016 41,608 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 25 Feb 2015 38,061 miles

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

exhaust heat sheild loose

Fail 28 Feb 2014 33,752 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 33,752 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 28,031 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 28,031 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 22,387 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 17,580 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)

Fail 19 Feb 2011 17,580 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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 5 Mar 2010 13,370 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 9,348 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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AO06 BHU is a 2006 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 AO06 BHU, 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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AO06 BHU is a 2006 Ford Fusion, first registered on 6 March 2006.

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