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AU05 SZW

2005 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

136,255 mi
Last recorded136,255 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Fusion60,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 SZW
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 136,255 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 134,240 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 130,082 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 130,082 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 126,933 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2023 126,933 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 124,042 miles

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

various suspension components corroded but not to excess

Fail 22 Mar 2022 124,042 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

various suspension components corroded but not to excess

Pass 26 Mar 2021 110,467 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 99,062 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 99,060 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 83,104 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 71,358 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 57,989 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 27 Feb 2016 55,833 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear cracks in both tyres

wiper blades are worn

Pass 9 Mar 2015 53,779 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 51,898 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 51,896 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 48,301 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 48,301 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 43,689 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Mar 2011 39,179 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 39,179 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 34,185 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 25,570 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 19,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 19,240 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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AU05 SZW is a 2005 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 SZW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU05 SZW registered?

AU05 SZW is a 2005 Ford Fusion, first registered on 19 April 2005.

Is AU05 SZW safe to buy?

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