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AU05 VFB

2005 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

160,662 mi
Last recorded160,662 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Fusion60,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 VFB
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 160,662 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 135,034 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 119,025 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 111,474 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

rear silencer heat shield slightly loose

Fail 26 Mar 2020 111,474 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

rear silencer heat shield slightly loose

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 92,468 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 80,639 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2018 80,631 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 76,146 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 69,995 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Fail 11 Apr 2016 69,995 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 66,585 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 24 Mar 2014 60,044 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 60,037 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 52,897 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2012 46,476 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f tyre inner wall slightly damaged

Pass 14 Apr 2012 46,476 miles

o/s/f tyre inner wall slightly damaged

Pass 15 Apr 2011 37,999 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 31,257 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 28,580 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 22,941 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 22,446 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)

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 VFB is a 2005 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VFB, 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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AU05 VFB is a 2005 Ford Fusion, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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