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AP55 DWL

2005 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

105,688 mi
Last recorded105,688 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Fusion60,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 DWL
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 105,688 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip swept area / nsf swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 13 Jan 2026 105,688 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Lamda exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush split from mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded Along around tank to rear hose joint (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush split from mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip swept area / nsf swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Jan 2025 89,940 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer leak (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Jan 2025 89,940 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Bulge in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer leak (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 75,922 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Jan 2024 75,867 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 71,763 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 70,769 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 70,769 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 63,652 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Mobile phone holder in centre of screen (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 56,017 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 48,805 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 45,356 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

areas of brake pipes pitted and light visible surface rust

deterioration dots visible on front wiper blades

record of engine timing belt change?

Fail 11 Sep 2018 45,356 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

areas of brake pipes pitted and light visible surface rust

deterioration dots visible on front wiper blades

record of engine timing belt change?

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 41,722 miles

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

axle bushes perished

exhaust flex pipe corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2016 25,968 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 38,588 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 35,859 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2014 33,099 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 30,134 miles

n/s/r tyre 3mm

Pass 18 Sep 2012 26,982 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 24,273 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

Fail 1 Nov 2010 21,362 miles

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

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

front wiper noisey/judder

Pass 1 Nov 2010 21,362 miles

front wiper noisey/judder

Pass 9 Nov 2009 18,639 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 15,282 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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AP55 DWL is a 2005 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 AP55 DWL, 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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AP55 DWL is a 2005 Ford Fusion, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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