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AU56 XAJ

2006 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

121,926 mi
Last recorded121,926 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Fusion58,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 XAJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 121,926 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Mar 2025 121,906 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 113,159 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 101,066 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 93,009 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 84,999 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 84,988 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 78,560 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 62,547 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 45,671 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 45,557 miles

Both front wipers smearing

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 44,290 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

wipers poor

Pass 23 Dec 2015 40,187 miles

Vehicle’s internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 23 Dec 2015 40,187 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle’s internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Dec 2014 33,040 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 33,040 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 24,847 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 17,072 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 14,072 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 10,640 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 10,437 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 XAJ is a 2006 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol 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 XAJ, 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 XAJ is a 2006 Ford Fusion, first registered on 9 December 2006.

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