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AY56 XAU

2006 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

98,955 mi
Last recorded98,955 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Fusion58,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 XAU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 98,955 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 97,272 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 95,750 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2024 95,750 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 92,324 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 89,614 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 88,281 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 88,264 miles

Fuel system component leaking rear of engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 86,150 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 83,577 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 81,480 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 79,329 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 76,764 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 69,025 miles

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

rear exhaust box outer casing is slightly corroded and breaking up.nothing to worry about as the exhaust is still secure and not blowing, its just the outer protective casing.

Fail 21 Feb 2014 69,021 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

rear exhaust box outer casing is slightly corroded and breaking up.nothing to worry about as the exhaust is still secure and not blowing, its just the outer protective casing.

Pass 22 Feb 2013 60,233 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 51,541 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 41,139 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2010 31,339 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 31,333 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 22,318 miles

Oil leak

Whine from engine at high rev's

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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AY56 XAU is a 2006 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2006 Ford Fusion models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 58,954 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AY56 XAU, 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 20 years old, this Ford Fusion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY56 XAU registered?

AY56 XAU is a 2006 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is AY56 XAU safe to buy?

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