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AY55 XJH

2005 Ford Fusion

Grey Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,035 mi
Last recorded141,035 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Fusion60,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 XJH
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 May 2024 141,035 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both front at caliper end (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear's (1.1.11 (c))

Central Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement stabilzer (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn beam bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear not reflecting (0.1 (d))

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

both front tyres close to legal limit

o/s/f brake pipe corroding

Pass 18 May 2023 127,707 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox leaking slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis both sides corroding, (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower ball joint gaitors perishing and starting to split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 May 2023 127,707 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox leaking slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis both sides corroding, (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower ball joint gaitors perishing and starting to split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 120,866 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 May 2022 120,742 miles

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

Emissions not tested Exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 114,479 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 109,105 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 104,836 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 104,827 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 94,956 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Jun 2018 94,955 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 27 Jun 2017 86,021 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 74,254 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 74,254 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 66,604 miles

osf tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 3 Jul 2014 16,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake pipes greased preventing a full inpection

Fail 3 Jul 2014 16,244 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake pipes greased preventing a full inpection

Fail 4 Jul 2013 55,056 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 55,056 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 49,385 miles

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

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

emmision close to limit

wipers split

Pass 7 Jun 2011 44,217 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 35,723 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 33,598 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 30,770 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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AY55 XJH is a 2005 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AY55 XJH, 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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AY55 XJH is a 2005 Ford Fusion, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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