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AU55 VDT

2005 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,314 mi
Last recorded99,314 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Fusion60,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 VDT
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023 99,314 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 95,996 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 89,032 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Aug 2021 89,032 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jul 2020 85,498 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 81,729 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 75,597 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 69,563 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 62,136 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 53,590 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 53,590 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 46,275 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 42,467 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Nov 2013 42,331 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Nov 2012 34,938 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 34,938 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 30,272 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 25,038 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 19,846 miles

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)

all tyres starting to detiorate

Pass 20 Nov 2008 14,057 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 VDT is a 2005 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AU55 VDT, 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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What year was AU55 VDT registered?

AU55 VDT is a 2005 Ford Fusion, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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