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AP05 LHU

2005 Ford Fusion

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,870 mi
Last recorded82,870 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Fusion60,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 LHU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2021 82,870 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body corrosion

Pass 10 Jun 2020 82,676 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at back (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2020 82,676 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at back (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2019 81,732 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear wheel arch trim missing

Nearside plastic sill trim loose

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers split (3.4 (b) (i))

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 29 May 2019 81,728 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear wheel arch trim missing

Nearside plastic sill trim loose

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers split (3.4 (b) (i))

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2018 78,830 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pipes greased hard to check condition of pipes

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2017 74,643 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Jun 2017 74,642 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 19 May 2016 70,478 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front fog damaged

Offside Rear tyre cracking

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

nail in n/s/rear tyre

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2015 66,569 miles

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

brake pipe to o/s/rear flexi hose slightly corroded

o/s/rear tyre outer sidewall cracking and in poor condition

plastic sill covers fitted

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 13 Jun 2014 63,180 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 10 Jun 2014 63,166 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2013 58,727 miles

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

plastic sill covers fitted

slight blow from diesel injector under bonnet

Fail 28 Jun 2013 58,727 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2012 53,831 miles

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

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

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

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

front wiper blades smearing

injector on engine chuffing compression

nearside front brake hose clip has movement but still secure

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 30 Jun 2011 47,167 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2011 47,167 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 39,372 miles

front and rear wipers slightly smearing

n/s/f tyre slightly scrubbed on sidewall

plastic side skirts fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2009 32,059 miles

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

plastic side skirts fitted

Fail 18 Jul 2008 26,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 26,889 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 LHU is a 2005 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 LHU, 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 LHU is a 2005 Ford Fusion, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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