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AY05 WFU

2005 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

131,615 mi
Last recorded131,615 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Fusion60,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 WFU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2022 131,615 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Radiator Insecure

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 126,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 126,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 119,971 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 113,962 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 107,692 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 107,690 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 104,310 miles

EML light on dash

OIL LIGHT comes on at idle speed

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 104,310 miles

EML light on dash

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

OIL LIGHT comes on at idle speed

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 104,063 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 104,163 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced glazed (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced glazed (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 99,792 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 May 2014 95,149 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 95,145 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 91,589 miles

eml on

Fail 9 Apr 2013 91,589 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

different size tyres on rear axlew compared to front axle

eml on

Pass 20 Apr 2012 88,271 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 88,271 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Apr 2011 73,168 miles

Engine Management Light on Dash

Front brake discs are worn and lipped

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Apr 2011 73,168 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine Management Light on Dash

Front brake discs are worn and lipped

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2010 59,786 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 59,786 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

fuel cleaner advised

Pass 23 Apr 2009 43,349 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 25,778 miles

Offside Front 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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AY05 WFU is a 2005 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AY05 WFU, 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 AY05 WFU registered?

AY05 WFU is a 2005 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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