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AO55 SPX

2005 Ford Fusion

Grey Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

124,102 mi
Last recorded124,102 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Fusion60,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 SPX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2024 124,102 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2023 120,268 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 114,629 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 106,804 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 99,948 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 93,510 miles

Rear SILENCER SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 20 Sep 2018 86,510 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH TARNISHED (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% WORN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test STEERING WHEEL GLOVE SLIPS ()

Fail 20 Sep 2018 86,509 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at hub (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH TARNISHED (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% WORN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test STEERING WHEEL GLOVE SLIPS ()

Pass 5 Sep 2017 78,814 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy brake hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 78,814 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy brake hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 69,744 miles

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

N/S/F Tyre perishing on wall and has small deep cuts in tread

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim bead (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Fail 31 Aug 2016 69,744 miles

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

N/S/F Tyre perishing on wall and has small deep cuts in tread

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim bead (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 60,313 miles

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

hub caps fitted wheel retainers not checked

rear road springs show corrosion

Pass 2 Sep 2014 49,956 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 43,931 miles

Front tyres wearing, near wear bars.

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 40,940 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2011 36,122 miles

Nearside front driveshaft gearbox seal leaking.

Fail 5 Sep 2011 36,089 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front driveshaft gearbox seal leaking.

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 32,320 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 26,496 miles

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

Rear wiper smearing.

Pass 22 Sep 2008 20,511 miles

Front struts, top mounts full of water.

Front tyres worn, centre.

Rear tyres perishing, tread cracking.

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 SPX is a 2005 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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