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AV05 MXS

2005 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

154,237 mi
Last recorded154,237 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Fusion60,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 MXS
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 154,237 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail above sub frame mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 151,104 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside and offside rear inner sills slghty corroded

Pass 17 May 2024 147,718 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2023 144,380 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 138,507 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2021 135,148 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 May 2021 134,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern/image (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern/image (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 May 2020 132,836 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 130,655 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 125,553 miles

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

both front wiper blade split and not clearing the screen

offside front anti roll bar link bent

very poor headlamp beam image both front headlamps

both front brake discs worn thin

Fail 16 Dec 2017 125,459 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management warning lamp illuminated.

exhaust heat shield insecure.

near side front tyre tread is worn to the minimum depth of 1.6mm, shows uneven wear, is worn bald at the edge and is perished/cracked.

near side front wheel rim shows deterioration.

near side rear tyre valve stem shows deterioration.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the rear axel.

off and near side front headlamps dip beam aim/image weak.

off and near side front wiper blades rubber split and smearing the screen.

off side front anti-roll bar link arm is distorted.

Pass 12 Nov 2016 114,925 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 109,080 miles

both front brake discs rusty

Pass 29 Sep 2014 95,825 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 87,478 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 87,478 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 74,052 miles

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

OSR wheel bearing starting to get noisy

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

Fail 25 Jun 2012 74,051 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

OSR wheel bearing starting to get noisy

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 57,710 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2011 57,709 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front 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 22 Jun 2010 42,803 miles

coolant leak

Pass 18 Jun 2009 29,873 miles

Nearside Front 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 27 Jun 2008 21,393 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 MXS is a 2005 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 MXS, 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 MXS is a 2005 Ford Fusion, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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