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AV05 HBK

2005 Ford Fusion

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

101,913 mi
Last recorded101,913 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Fusion60,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 HBK
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2022 101,913 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam Bush (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Diesel leak (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front brake discs pitted worn and scored

Both front wiper blades poor condition

Both rear coil springs corroded

Both rear tyres split cracked and perished

Coolant expansion bottle empty addad. 1.5lts of water only

Offside wing mirror damaged temp repair made

Pass 5 Oct 2021 98,605 miles

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

zone ,A,chipped.o/s/mirror slightly damaged.gear box slightly oil leak.n/s/rear wheel arch slightly corroded.

Fail 5 Oct 2021 98,605 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both side (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

zone ,A,chipped.o/s/mirror slightly damaged.gear box slightly oil leak.n/s/rear wheel arch slightly corroded.

Pass 21 May 2020 92,547 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 85,835 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 85,833 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 80,564 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 78,344 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 Screws in tyre aswell (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Cracking in between tread pattern

Pass 7 Mar 2016 72,437 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 68,530 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 53,186 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front wiper blades split but still clearing screen

n/s/r tyre cracking on the outer sidewall

Pass 25 Mar 2014 53,186 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front wiper blades split but still clearing screen

n/s/r tyre cracking on the outer sidewall

Pass 2 Apr 2013 40,772 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 36,126 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 36,123 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 31,806 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 26,466 miles

Offside Front 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)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 21,271 miles

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

nearside sill damaged

Fail 6 Mar 2008 16,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 16,266 miles

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

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 HBK is a 2005 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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