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AV05 FBJ

2005 Ford Fusion

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

157,394 mi
Last recorded157,394 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Fusion60,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 FBJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2016 157,394 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 146,878 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 126,252 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 114,069 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 114,069 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 102,451 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 89,217 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 72,807 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 56,667 miles

Injector seals starting to leak

Fail 20 Feb 2009 56,667 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Injector seals starting to leak

Pass 20 Feb 2009 56,667 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 42,122 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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AV05 FBJ is a 2005 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AV05 FBJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV05 FBJ registered?

AV05 FBJ is a 2005 Ford Fusion, first registered on 7 March 2005.

Is AV05 FBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV05 FBJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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