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AV05 MZU

2005 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

97,859 mi
Last recorded97,859 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Fusion60,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 MZU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2021 97,859 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

drivers side rear wheel arch rusting

Fail 14 Aug 2021 97,859 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

drivers side rear wheel arch rusting

Pass 2 Sep 2020 95,984 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside outer sill rusting

Nearside rear wheel arch rusting

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

Pass 17 Aug 2019 94,399 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

drivers side front metal brake pipe behind wheel starting to rust

headlights starting to cloud over

Pass 20 Oct 2018 92,329 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 86,553 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 73,930 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear wheel arch rusting

Pass 19 Feb 2015 69,877 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear wheel arch rusting

Pass 19 Feb 2014 66,593 miles

rear tyres close to limits

Pass 21 Feb 2013 62,864 miles

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 14 Feb 2012 58,881 miles

front tyres close to limits

Pass 25 Feb 2011 54,515 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 33,980 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all tyres getting low

Pass 19 Mar 2009 33,980 miles

all tyres getting low

Pass 20 Mar 2008 25,736 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 MZU is a 2005 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 MZU, 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 MZU registered?

AV05 MZU is a 2005 Ford Fusion, first registered on 19 March 2005.

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