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AO55 ZHL

2005 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,070 mi
Last recorded106,070 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Fusion60,704 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 ZHL
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2016 106,070 miles

Engine light on.

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 5 Dec 2016 106,070 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Engine light on.

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 96,468 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S. (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Nov 2015 96,468 miles

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

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

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

Engine management light on.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S. (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 87,130 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2014 87,120 miles

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

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

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

Water leak from radiator expansion tank.

Pass 22 Nov 2013 77,709 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 Nov 2013 77,709 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 66,099 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 66,099 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 55,027 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 43,570 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 43,570 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 31,653 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 22,940 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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AO55 ZHL is a 2005 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZHL, 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 ZHL is a 2005 Ford Fusion, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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