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AY55 XOV

2005 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

82,134 mi
Last recorded82,134 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Fusion60,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 XOV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 82,134 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 76,160 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2024 76,152 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both side (1.1.11 (c))

Front Position lamp not working both side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 68,630 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 63,229 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2022 63,229 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2021 58,218 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60 x 15 88 h (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Sep 2021 58,218 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60 x 15 88 h (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 51,224 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2019 47,733 miles

Both headlamps lenses 'Glazed', frosted (slightly affecting light output)

Centre rear high level lamp does not illuminate with brake application

Various areas underbody corrosion evident

Fail 14 May 2019 47,733 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Both headlamps lenses 'Glazed', frosted (slightly affecting light output)

Centre rear high level lamp does not illuminate with brake application

Nearside Front Tyre valve perishing quite heavily

Various areas underbody corrosion evident

Pass 19 May 2018 45,286 miles

Front BOTH TYRE VALVES PERISHED & CRACKED

Fail 18 May 2018 45,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Front BOTH TYRE VALVES PERISHED & CRACKED

Pass 12 May 2017 42,331 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 40,392 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 38,545 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 35,498 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 35,498 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2013 31,330 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2012 27,789 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 25,338 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 23,402 miles

upper stop light not working

Pass 28 Mar 2009 20,721 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 XOV is a 2005 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 XOV, 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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What year was AY55 XOV registered?

AY55 XOV is a 2005 Ford Fusion, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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