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AU05 TFZ

2005 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

123,369 mi
Last recorded123,369 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Fusion60,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 TFZ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 123,369 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Jan 2026 123,369 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened Retaining Nut (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 119,986 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2025 119,986 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 115,531 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front pipes in inner wheel arches (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lenses discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 110,858 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 105,151 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 105,150 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 96,767 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (both) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2019 88,432 miles

Central Front windscreen cracked at bottom out of drivers view

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

Fail 23 May 2019 88,429 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (rear section) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear(rear section) (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front windscreen cracked at bottom out of drivers view

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

Pass 21 May 2018 74,761 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 74,761 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested Exhaust blowing . (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 13 May 2017 67,996 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 62,074 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 55,490 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 49,791 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 43,967 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 39,514 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 35,456 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 33,108 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 May 2010 33,108 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 20,379 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 TFZ is a 2005 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 TFZ, 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 TFZ registered?

AU05 TFZ is a 2005 Ford Fusion, first registered on 4 June 2005.

Is AU05 TFZ safe to buy?

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