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AV56 FVL

2006 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

156,604 mi
Last recorded156,604 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Fusion58,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 FVL
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 156,604 miles

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2024 156,604 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 147,109 miles

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

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

Rear Rear seats folded down making inspection of seats, belts and buckles not possible.

Fail 13 Apr 2023 146,963 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Rear seats folded down making inspection of seats, belts and buckles not possible.

Pass 24 Feb 2022 137,484 miles

Rear seats and passenger front seat folded down so cannot inspect seats, belts or buckles.

Fail 23 Feb 2022 137,481 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear seats and passenger front seat folded down so cannot inspect seats, belts or buckles.

Pass 5 Jan 2021 131,305 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 131,305 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 124,048 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 122,018 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside driveshaft support bearing worn.

Fail 2 Jan 2019 122,018 miles

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

Rear reflector missing Nearside and offside (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside driveshaft support bearing worn.

Pass 29 Dec 2017 109,513 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2017 109,513 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 96,640 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMEMNT LIGHT ON.

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Fail 30 Dec 2016 96,640 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

ENGINE MANAGEMEMNT LIGHT ON.

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 85,302 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 76,412 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 68,914 miles

Rear Exhaust Heat Sheild Loose

Fail 30 Dec 2013 68,914 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust Heat Sheild Loose

Pass 2 Jan 2013 59,008 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 46,131 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 36,499 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 22 Sep 2010 36,499 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 28,704 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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AV56 FVL is a 2006 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2006 Ford Fusion models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 58,954 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 AV56 FVL, 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 20 years old, this Ford Fusion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AV56 FVL is a 2006 Ford Fusion, first registered on 2 October 2006.

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