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AV55 EFJ

2005 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

113,447 mi
Last recorded113,447 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Fusion60,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 EFJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2023 113,447 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed n s belts (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 5 Jul 2023 113,447 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed n s belts (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 102,024 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside & Offside, Slight Lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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 Wing mirror slightly damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside & Offside (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 102,023 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside & Offside, Slight Lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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 Wing mirror slightly damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside & Offside (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 97,826 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 90,413 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 May 2019 86,085 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 81,662 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 76,529 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 70,255 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 68,814 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 66,580 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 61,574 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 58,236 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

windscreen wipers starting to wear.

Pass 8 Aug 2011 46,705 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 41,636 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 37,289 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 32,339 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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AV55 EFJ is a 2005 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EFJ, 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 EFJ is a 2005 Ford Fusion, first registered on 12 October 2005.

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