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AU55 LDF

2005 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

91,931 mi
Last recorded91,931 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Fusion60,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 LDF
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2024 91,931 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Coolant leak signs of coolant leak ()

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2023 89,874 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 89,852 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits Limit 0.20%, reading 0.82% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 86,396 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 86,395 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 83,056 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both headlight aims weak

both rear axle bushes split

Pass 26 Mar 2021 77,403 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 72,057 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside rear section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust front flexible joint outer casing poor condition

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 64,513 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 64,513 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 56,933 miles

front exhaust flexible joint in poor condition

Fail 13 Mar 2018 56,933 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

front exhaust flexible joint in poor condition

Pass 3 Apr 2017 52,660 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 52,656 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 43,752 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 39,827 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 35,829 miles

Both rear suspension coil springs corroded

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front tyre has damage to sidewall no plys or cords are exposed

Pass 3 Apr 2013 32,199 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall no plys or cords visible

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 28,669 miles

Slight damage to Nearside front tyre on outer sidewall.

Pass 1 Apr 2011 25,024 miles

Off side rear tyre cracking between tread patterns,no re-inforcment visible.

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 21,113 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 17,207 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 17,207 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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AU55 LDF is a 2005 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AU55 LDF, 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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AU55 LDF is a 2005 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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