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AP05 CAU

2005 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,077 mi
Last recorded151,077 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Fusion60,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 CAU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2018 151,077 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Front subframe is heavily surface corrosion ok at time of test with cat tool

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak

slight surface corrosion to some parts and componants of under vehicle ok at time of test with cat tool

some brake pipes are slightly corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2016 139,208 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both - lens dull (1.7.5a)

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)

both rear tyres - cracked in tread

Fail 25 Jul 2016 139,206 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both - lens dull (1.7.5a)

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)

both rear tyres - cracked in tread

Fail 5 Aug 2015 121,626 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 121,626 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 113,241 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 108,275 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 May 2013 108,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2012 91,711 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 May 2012 91,711 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2011 61,043 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 61,043 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 49,827 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2009 38,886 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)

Pass 27 May 2008 28,482 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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AP05 CAU is a 2005 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AP05 CAU, 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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AP05 CAU is a 2005 Ford Fusion, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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