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AO59 TAU

2009 Ford Fusion

Red Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

152,033 mi
Last recorded152,033 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Fusion51,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 TAU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 152,033 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 148,829 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 143,379 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 140,909 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 138,251 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 22 Apr 2022 138,251 miles

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 133,990 miles

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts on inner edge cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 130,574 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 119,988 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 119,988 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 113,296 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Apr 2017 102,391 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)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 91,601 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

center stop not working

Fail 21 Apr 2016 91,601 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

center stop not working

Fail 24 Apr 2015 80,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 80,857 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 80,525 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear box poor (exhaust)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 80,525 miles

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

rear box poor (exhaust)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 70,780 miles

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

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

exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

offside door mirror damaged

Pass 15 Oct 2012 54,488 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 54,488 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

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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AO59 TAU is a 2009 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2009 Ford Fusion models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 51,247 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 AO59 TAU, 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 17 years old, this Ford Fusion is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AO59 TAU registered?

AO59 TAU is a 2009 Ford Fusion, first registered on 18 November 2009.

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