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AY55 XLX

2005 Ford Fusion

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

216,521 mi
Last recorded216,521 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Fusion60,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 XLX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022 216,521 miles

Both rear wheel arches heavily corroded, taped over for test

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm mount reinforcing plate corroded through, chassis leg heavily surface corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged Bent back and slightly kinked, inner front arch hose to junction (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm mount reinforcing plate corroded through, chassis leg heavily surface corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine completely covered **Advise attention ASAP** (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 216,521 miles

Both rear wheel arches heavily corroded, taped over for test

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm mount reinforcing plate corroded through, chassis leg heavily surface corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged Bent back and slightly kinked, inner front arch hose to junction (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge insecure Check strap bolt falling out, door catching wing (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm mount reinforcing plate corroded through, chassis leg heavily surface corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine completely covered **Advise attention ASAP** (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 213,947 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 213,931 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wheel arch. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (Pipe going to rear flexy pipe.) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed ply showing from cut in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 211,862 miles

Both rear wheel arches corroded, no sharp edges at time of test

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe at rear end next to tank (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Lower engine and gearbox covered in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 210,607 miles

Both rear wheel arches starting to corrode

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2019 210,607 miles

Both rear wheel arches starting to corrode

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 207,259 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 198,468 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded surface corrosion (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded surface corrosion (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust box slight corrosion

Pass 18 Aug 2016 192,754 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (7.1.2)

surface corrosion to rear suspension mounts

Pass 18 Aug 2015 184,921 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leak child seat

Fail 18 Aug 2015 184,921 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

oil leak child seat

Fail 21 Aug 2014 175,645 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 175,645 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 165,951 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

coolant level low

n/s/f side light dim

wheel trims fitted

Fail 29 Aug 2013 165,951 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

coolant level low

n/s/f side light dim

wheel trims fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2012 155,494 miles

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

gearbox oil/fluid leak

wipers smearing

Fail 9 Sep 2011 141,905 miles

A/C pipe leaking

Both rear tyres wearing thin

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

Rear brake hoses corroding

Pass 9 Sep 2011 141,905 miles

A/C pipe leaking

Both rear tyres wearing thin

Rear brake hoses corroding

Pass 27 Aug 2010 128,205 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 128,204 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

due to uneven wear on front tyres suspect front wheel alignment may need adjustment

front disc's are slightly worn

weather cover missing from o/s/f brake caliper.this may cause premature brake failure

Pass 22 Aug 2009 117,002 miles

front brake discs signs of wear

front tyres starting to feather on edges

front wipers smearing

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 17 Sep 2008 107,140 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 XLX is a 2005 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 XLX, 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 XLX is a 2005 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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