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AU55 TYX

2005 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,196 mi
Last recorded108,196 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Fusion60,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 TYX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2021 108,196 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to excessively corroded brake pipes (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Silencer (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Front to rear beside fuel tank (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust heat shields insecure

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

Nearside Front Brake flexi hose insecure on suspension strut

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged Slightly bent at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front CV joint noisy in operation

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 1 Dec 2020 102,913 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 27 Nov 2020 102,853 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 25 Nov 2019 99,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 99,385 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 93,605 miles

NO REAR SEATS FITTED.

Fail 7 Nov 2018 93,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

NO REAR SEATS FITTED.

Pass 9 Nov 2017 87,809 miles

NO ACCESS TOOO REAR SEATS AND BELT OPPERATION.REAR OF VEHICLE SEATS NOT BEING USED.

Fail 8 Nov 2017 87,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

NO ACCESS TOOO REAR SEATS AND BELT OPPERATION.REAR OF VEHICLE SEATS NOT BEING USED.

Pass 25 Nov 2016 82,663 miles

NO REAR SEATS FITTED.

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 76,870 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 76,870 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 68,610 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 47,025 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 44,712 miles

195/60/R15/88H. OF 5 OR 1.8 NR 3 NF 5mm.

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 42,331 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/s/r tyre slightly cracking

Pass 4 Aug 2010 40,410 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 35,188 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 20,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 20,910 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 19,947 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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AU55 TYX is a 2005 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TYX, 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 TYX is a 2005 Ford Fusion, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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