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AU05 TLX

2005 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

47,797 mi
Last recorded47,797 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Fusion60,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 47,797 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2026 47,774 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 42,324 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2025 42,324 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 41,310 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 40,839 miles

BOTH FRONT HEADLIGHT DIP BEAM IMAGES BECOMING DULL AND DISTORTED.

Fail 20 Jun 2023 40,839 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed MANY DEEP SPLITS ON OUTER TYRE WALL. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT HEADLIGHT DIP BEAM IMAGES BECOMING DULL AND DISTORTED.

MANY SPLITS ON BOTH FRONT TYRES.

Pass 30 Jun 2022 40,327 miles

BOTH FRONT HEADLIGHT DIP BEAM IMAGES BECOMING DISTORTED AND DIM.

MANY SPLITS ON BOTH FRONT TYRES AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRE.WOULD ADVISE TO HAVE THESE REPLACED.

Pass 7 Jul 2021 39,127 miles

SPLITS ON BOTH FRONT AND REAR TYRES.

Pass 9 Jul 2020 38,790 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 38,331 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 36,619 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 36,319 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 33,489 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 31,138 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 31,138 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 30,569 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 30,103 miles

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

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)

all four tyres have surface cracks

Fail 12 Jul 2013 29,796 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres have surface cracks

Pass 12 Jul 2013 29,796 miles

both rear tyres have surface cracks

Pass 6 Jul 2012 29,583 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 29,300 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres have surface cracks

Pass 8 Jul 2011 29,300 miles

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

both rear tyres have surface cracks

Pass 9 Jul 2010 28,541 miles

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

both rear tyres have surface cracks

Pass 11 Jul 2009 27,740 miles

front tyres 3.mm

Pass 12 Jul 2008 26,028 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)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2008 26,028 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

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

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 TLX 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 TLX, 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 TLX registered?

AU05 TLX is a 2005 Ford Fusion, first registered on 20 July 2005.

Is AU05 TLX safe to buy?

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