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AU05 SXV

2005 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

160,588 mi
Last recorded160,588 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Fusion60,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 SXV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2024 160,588 miles

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

Nearside Rear chassis leg surface rust

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

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

Offside Rear under sill to chassis leg surface rust

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 157,055 miles

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

Offside Front Upper s/a bolt very rusty

Rear chassis legs and under sills rusty

Fail 4 Apr 2023 157,054 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Upper s/a bolt very rusty

Rear chassis legs and under sills rusty

Pass 15 Mar 2022 153,033 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear chassis legs and under sills rusty

Fail 14 Mar 2022 153,033 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear chassis legs and under sills rusty

Pass 17 Mar 2021 146,557 miles

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

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

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

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

rear under sills and chassis legs surface rust

Pass 18 Mar 2020 142,478 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 136,916 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 132,441 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 128,337 miles

Exhaust rear box rusty with slight leak.

Near side front tyre worn to about 3-4mm but less on inner and outer edges.

Pass 16 Mar 2016 124,030 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 124,030 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 117,550 miles

Front brake discs and pads look worn close to minimum limit.

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 117,550 miles

Front brake discs and pads look worn close to minimum limit.

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

Fail 13 Mar 2014 112,052 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake discs and pads look worn thin.

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 112,052 miles

Front brake discs and pads look worn thin.

Pass 7 Mar 2013 105,129 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 105,129 miles

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

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)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 97,936 miles

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

Off side rear wheel bearing slightly noisey.

Fail 17 Mar 2011 82,365 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)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 82,365 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)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 61,099 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 61,099 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 23 Mar 2009 40,671 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 40,671 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 18,151 miles

n/s/r tyre 2mm on outer edge

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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AU05 SXV is a 2005 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 AU05 SXV, 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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What year was AU05 SXV registered?

AU05 SXV is a 2005 Ford Fusion, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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