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AV05 JTU

2005 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,297 mi
Last recorded139,297 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Fusion60,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 JTU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 139,297 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 139,034 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted bumper (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak around thermostat housing area ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front drive shaft seals has a slight leak of fluid

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

excessive smell of petrol inside vehicle

Pass 20 Feb 2018 129,535 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Steering box has a slight oil leak from the rack (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 119,990 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 119,989 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 111,436 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 102,336 miles

High level stop light n/w.

Fail 10 Mar 2015 102,336 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

High level stop light n/w.

Pass 12 Mar 2014 92,785 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 83,716 miles

front wiper blades starting to smear

nearside front mirror cover missing

Fail 12 Mar 2013 83,716 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front wiper blades starting to smear

nearside front mirror cover missing

Pass 13 Mar 2012 73,500 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 73,500 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 64,554 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 53,989 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 43,097 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 32,191 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 32,187 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

off side rear tyre slightly distorted

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 JTU is a 2005 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JTU, 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 JTU is a 2005 Ford Fusion, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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