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AY05 XAJ

2005 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,941 mi
Last recorded80,941 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Fusion60,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 XAJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2018 80,941 miles

Coolant leak ()

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 70,113 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 61,677 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail

both rear tyres deteriorating

Fail 18 Jun 2016 61,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail

both rear tyres deteriorating

Pass 17 Jul 2015 56,975 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front shock absorbers top mounts nuts corroded

both front tyres worn on edges

nearside rear tyre nail in tread and cut in side wall

offside front headlamp damaged

offside rear shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Fail 17 Jul 2015 56,975 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front shock absorbers top mounts nuts corroded

both front tyres worn on edges

nearside rear tyre nail in tread and cut in side wall

offside front headlamp damaged

offside rear shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Pass 22 Aug 2014 54,315 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 52,293 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 50,529 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 48,733 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 48,733 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 48,206 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 39,126 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 39,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 30,544 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 22,560 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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 XAJ is a 2005 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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