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AV55 VVU

2005 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

78,368 mi
Last recorded78,368 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Fusion60,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 VVU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 78,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 76,427 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 76,427 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 73,536 miles

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

Nearside Lower Gearbox mounting defective perishing ()

Pass 2 Mar 2023 70,596 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 67,926 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 67,926 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 65,678 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 64,205 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 58,607 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 58,607 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 52,556 miles

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

Offside Front tyre tread depth is JUST legal at time of testing

Pass 8 Mar 2017 46,632 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 40,235 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 40,235 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2015 33,926 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 28,024 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

osr and osf tyres cracking

Pass 20 Feb 2013 22,389 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s/front showing crcked 23/05

o/s/rear and n/s/rear tyre showing crcked 23/05

Pass 9 Mar 2012 17,001 miles

All 4 (Four) tyres are perished due to age. MY2005

Fail 9 Mar 2012 17,001 miles

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

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

All 4 (Four) tyres are perished due to age. MY2005

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 Jun 2011 15,695 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 14,469 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 10,951 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 10,436 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 VVU is a 2005 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 VVU, 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 AV55 VVU registered?

AV55 VVU is a 2005 Ford Fusion, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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