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AO55 SLU

2005 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

138,346 mi
Last recorded138,346 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Fusion60,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 SLU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2022 138,346 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2022 138,334 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 134,882 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 134,882 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 132,080 miles

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

both front head lamp beam patterns are faded

both front wiper blades are worn

Pass 10 Jul 2018 129,143 miles

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

both front brake discs are showing signs of wear

Pass 17 Jul 2017 126,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 126,756 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 123,591 miles

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

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

Offside Front top strut mount worn

Fail 1 Jul 2016 123,378 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front top strut mount worn

Fail 3 Jul 2015 115,891 miles

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

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

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

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

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

eml on

n/s/f tyre worn unevenly

n/sr tyre worn unevenly

o/s/r seat belt twisted slow to retract

Pass 3 Jul 2015 115,891 miles

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

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

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

eml on

n/s/f tyre worn unevenly

n/sr tyre worn unevenly

o/s/r seat belt twisted slow to retract

Pass 3 Jul 2014 103,654 miles

high level brake light not working

Pass 3 Jul 2013 94,106 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 28 Jun 2012 83,118 miles

front brake pads 70% worn

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 69,468 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 60,873 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 52,246 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 39,366 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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AO55 SLU is a 2005 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AO55 SLU, 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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What year was AO55 SLU registered?

AO55 SLU is a 2005 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is AO55 SLU safe to buy?

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