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AU56 VSA

2006 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

86,365 mi
Last recorded86,365 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Fusion58,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 VSA
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 86,365 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 86,364 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 82,652 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 73,949 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 73,946 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 63,951 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 58,007 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 58,006 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

engine management light on

Pass 18 Jul 2020 57,717 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 55,958 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 55,212 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 55,212 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 53,794 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 50,980 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1n)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 43,618 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 39,346 miles

front to rear fuel pipes and brake pipes slightly coroded

rear exhaust second skin coroded

Pass 18 Jul 2012 36,200 miles

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

offside rear tyre and nearside rear tyre perished

rear exhaust second skin coroded

Pass 18 Jul 2011 31,800 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 26,088 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 20,742 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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AU56 VSA is a 2006 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AU56 VSA, 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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AU56 VSA is a 2006 Ford Fusion, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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