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AU56 XAL

2006 Ford Fusion

Orange Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

168,492 mi
Last recorded168,492 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Fusion58,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 XAL
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2023 168,492 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2023 167,438 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 165,822 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 165,822 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 154,582 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 14,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Mar 2020 146,400 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 128,044 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 109,344 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)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 90,616 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 79,087 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 74,784 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 69,822 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 65,082 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 59,678 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 55,392 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 49,719 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 XAL is a 2006 Ford Fusion in Orange with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 XAL, 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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What year was AU56 XAL registered?

AU56 XAL is a 2006 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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