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AV55 ECT

2005 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

91,589 mi
Last recorded91,589 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Fusion60,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 ECT
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2023 91,589 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 88,974 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 88,971 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 79,129 miles

slight exhaust blow

Pass 7 Sep 2020 69,785 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 69,381 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 67,442 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 64,408 miles

Nearside Rear has some side wall damage

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases very slight (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 61,301 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 58,267 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2016 58,267 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 54,647 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 51,162 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 51,162 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 45,717 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 43,210 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 43,210 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2011 42,017 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 42,017 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 40,734 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 39,729 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 37,432 miles

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

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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AV55 ECT is a 2005 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AV55 ECT, 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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AV55 ECT is a 2005 Ford Fusion, first registered on 13 October 2005.

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