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AY56 XBL

2006 Ford Fusion

Red Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

99,033 mi
Last recorded99,033 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Fusion58,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 XBL
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 99,033 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Coolant leak plastic housing on side of engine ()

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks in tread

Rear axle bushes worn

Rear coil springs corroding

Pass 7 Oct 2024 89,924 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 81,170 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 72,611 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 63,097 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 61,196 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 59,229 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 19 Mar 2018 55,629 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 52,500 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 52,295 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 48,968 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 45,287 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 45,287 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 40,244 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 35,770 miles

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Nov 2011 32,424 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 29,920 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 28,266 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 XBL is a 2006 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 XBL, 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 XBL registered?

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

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