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AU05 VKO

2005 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

101,512 mi
Last recorded101,512 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Fusion60,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 VKO
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2021 101,512 miles

Both headlight lenses misted.

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2021 101,512 miles

Both headlight lenses misted.

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 95,267 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 95,267 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 85,547 miles

Nearside Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 May 2018 74,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 72,675 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both ends of front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 12 Jun 2017 72,675 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Valve stem seriously damaged both fronts + osr valves cracked (4.1.D.1e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both ends of front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 65,683 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 59,162 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 52,649 miles

EML LIGHT ON DASH

Pass 13 Jun 2013 47,165 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 40,548 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 32,401 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 26,391 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Knock from nearside rear

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 26,391 miles

Knock from nearside rear

Pass 4 Jun 2009 16,346 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 7,876 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 7,382 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 VKO is a 2005 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 VKO, 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 VKO is a 2005 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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