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AU05 VBK

2005 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

63,316 mi
Last recorded63,316 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Fusion60,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2022 63,316 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 55,020 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 45,932 miles

Nearside Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 45,929 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 38,226 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 30,903 miles

Nearside Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 24,360 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 24,359 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 20,111 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 14,100 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 7,555 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 6,108 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 5,775 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 5,365 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 4,888 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 4,347 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 3,340 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 3,340 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 2,908 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 VBK is a 2005 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 AU05 VBK, 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 VBK registered?

AU05 VBK is a 2005 Ford Fusion, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is AU05 VBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU05 VBK shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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