MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
216,521 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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 ()
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 ()
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))
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
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
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
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
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)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
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
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
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
gearbox oil/fluid leak
wipers smearing
A/C pipe leaking
Both rear tyres wearing thin
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear brake hoses corroding
A/C pipe leaking
Both rear tyres wearing thin
Rear brake hoses corroding
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
front brake discs signs of wear
front tyres starting to feather on edges
front wipers smearing
rear number plate deteriorating
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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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