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AP06 VLH

2006 Ford Fusion

Purple Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,214 mi
Last recorded73,214 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Fusion58,954 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP06 VLH
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 73,214 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 31 Jul 2026 73,214 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 23 Jul 2025 71,180 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 66,607 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 66,607 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 65,762 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2023 65,760 miles

Central Brake performance unable to be tested brakes unable to be tested as there is excessive amounts of shock fluid leaked on to the brakes with potential to drip on rollers (1.2.1 (g))

Central Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested unable to be tested as headlamp does not aim at the beam tester (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 64,571 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 63,181 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 61,862 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 60,595 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 59,096 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 57,166 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 57,166 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 55,028 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 52,764 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 50,762 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 48,058 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 48,058 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 30 Jul 2012 56,301 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 56,301 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 37,749 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 30,450 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 21,896 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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AP06 VLH is a 2006 Ford Fusion in Purple with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2006 Ford Fusion models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 58,954 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 AP06 VLH, 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 20 years old, this Ford Fusion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AP06 VLH is a 2006 Ford Fusion, first registered on 28 August 2006.

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