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AY05 XAH

2005 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

75,971 mi
Last recorded75,971 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Fusion60,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 XAH
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 75,971 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 74,639 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material off side rear and both front corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nut and thread corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 73,176 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 71,293 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 69,267 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 67,494 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 67,492 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 65,820 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 63,018 miles

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 60,698 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 57,545 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 54,274 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 50,933 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Feb 2014 47,805 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Mar 2013 42,957 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Mar 2012 37,792 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Mar 2011 32,662 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 26,930 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 9 Mar 2009 21,605 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 16,585 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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AY05 XAH is a 2005 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 AY05 XAH, 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 AY05 XAH registered?

AY05 XAH is a 2005 Ford Fusion, first registered on 15 March 2005.

Is AY05 XAH safe to buy?

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