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AU06 VKA

2006 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

116,147 mi
Last recorded116,147 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Fusion58,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU06 VKA
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2021 116,147 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2021 115,907 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front - rear beside tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust deteriorated [flex pipe]

Pass 8 Jul 2020 110,350 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 110,335 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 99,158 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 85,336 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

High level stop lamp inop

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 70,838 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LEGAL LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front pitted and corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 5 Apr 2016 64,742 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 59,389 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 52,973 miles

o/s wiper blade deteriorating

Fail 14 Apr 2014 52,973 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 12 Apr 2013 46,446 miles

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers. 2. Front tyres wearing low on edges. 3. Nearside rear tyre wearing low on edges.

Pass 14 Apr 2012 39,717 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 34,609 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Mar 2010 30,651 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 26,309 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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AU06 VKA is a 2006 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2006 Ford Fusion models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 58,954 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 AU06 VKA, 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 20 years old, this Ford Fusion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AU06 VKA is a 2006 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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