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AV05 FDO

2005 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Fusion60,704 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 FDO
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 71,580 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 68,613 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside front and offside front (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 65,386 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 65,386 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced requires new headlamp (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 62,815 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 60,393 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 57,894 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 57,879 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 55,380 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front brake discs showing signs of wear

Fail 6 Oct 2017 55,375 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perishing 195/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front brake discs showing signs of wear

Pass 26 Sep 2016 52,951 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to scrub on outer tread.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded under wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front brake discs showing signs of wear

front brake pads starting to show signs of wear.

Fail 26 Sep 2016 52,951 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure around tread (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on tread 195/55/16 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front tyre starting to scrub on outer tread.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded under wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front brake discs showing signs of wear

front brake pads starting to show signs of wear.

Pass 23 Oct 2015 47,269 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 47,176 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 44,113 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 41,297 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 37,720 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 33,453 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 29,376 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 24,843 miles

n/s/f tyre low on outer edge

Pass 14 Feb 2008 20,247 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 FDO is a 2005 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FDO, 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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AV05 FDO is a 2005 Ford Fusion, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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