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AX05 LFU

2005 Ford Fusion

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

100,191 mi
Last recorded100,191 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Fusion60,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 LFU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 100,191 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 97,081 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 93,909 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess bush worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres cracking or perishing in the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 93,893 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess bush worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres cracking or perishing in the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 90,546 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 85,339 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 77,874 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 77,874 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2020 70,902 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 70,897 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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 21 May 2019 63,280 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2018 56,075 miles

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

front washer switch faulty but working

Fail 29 May 2018 56,075 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

front washer switch faulty but working

Pass 30 May 2017 48,166 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 39,944 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 31,955 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 25,626 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 18,882 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 14,454 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2012 14,454 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 12,975 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 11,391 miles

small cut in outer sidewall of n/s/r tyre .cords not exposed

Pass 18 Jun 2009 10,077 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 8,111 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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AX05 LFU is a 2005 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel 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 AX05 LFU, 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 AX05 LFU registered?

AX05 LFU is a 2005 Ford Fusion, first registered on 23 July 2005.

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