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AV55 SUA

2005 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

170,471 mi
Last recorded170,471 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Fusion60,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 SUA
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2022 170,471 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 156,243 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front slight bearing noise when wheel is rotated quickly

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Parking brake application uneven

Windscreen washers slightly misaligned but provide enough fluid to windscreen

exhaust flexi worn

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 19 Nov 2021 156,164 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front slight bearing noise when wheel is rotated quickly

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Parking brake application uneven

Windscreen washers slightly misaligned but provide enough fluid to windscreen

exhaust flexi worn

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 8 Dec 2020 146,501 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 146,439 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2019 136,990 miles

Handbrake lever rough operation

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 136,990 miles

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

Handbrake lever rough operation

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 124,341 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 111,599 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 105,671 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 96,391 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 87,938 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 80,426 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2013 80,426 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 73,963 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 28 Nov 2012 73,885 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 1 Dec 2011 67,256 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 61,712 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 54,992 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 41,876 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2008 41,876 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside 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 SUA is a 2005 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AV55 SUA, 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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What year was AV55 SUA registered?

AV55 SUA is a 2005 Ford Fusion, first registered on 8 December 2005.

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