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CE55 UTO

2005 Ford Fusion

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2023
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

138,200 mi
Last recorded138,200 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Fusion60,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 UTO
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2022 138,200 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central front lower engine mount slight movement

Corrosion to various parts of vehicle floor and components

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside rear wheel binding slightly when rotated

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside rear spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Welding repaired and under sealed

Fail 8 Dec 2022 138,163 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Nearside and offside front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central front lower engine mount slight movement

Corrosion to various parts of vehicle floor and components

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside rear wheel binding slightly when rotated

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside rear spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 135,449 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central rear lower engine mount has slight movement

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Nearside and offside rear inner sills and various parts of vehicle floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside rear wheel binding slightly when rotated

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Slight exhaust gas leak from centre pipe also support bracket broken

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear also some suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside rear coil spring mounts springs also corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Welding on rear repaired and under sealed

Fail 13 Dec 2021 135,444 miles

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central rear lower engine mount has slight movement

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Nearside and offside rear inner sills and various parts of vehicle floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside rear wheel binding slightly when rotated

Slight exhaust gas leak from centre pipe also support bracket broken

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear also some suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside rear coil spring mounts springs also corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 133,706 miles

Central rear lower engine mount deteriorated and has slight movement

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also some suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both rear inner sills corroded and parts of vehicle floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside rear wheel binding slightly when rotated

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also some suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Slight leak from front nearside inner driveshaft seal

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear upper coil spring mounts. Coil springs also corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 130,034 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 130,032 miles

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 124,649 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Nearside and offside rear. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Both rear shock absorber bump stops deteriorated.

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front wiper linkage worn.

Inner drive shaft boot slight seepage of grease.

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded and has a slight leak

Rear inner sills corroded.

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and offside rear. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 124,609 miles

Brake performance not tested Fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded All rear (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both front (4.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Nearside and offside rear. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Both rear shock absorber bump stops deteriorated.

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front wiper blades worn and deteriorated.

Front wiper linkage worn.

Inner drive shaft boot slight seepage of grease.

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Rear inner sills corroded.

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and offside rear. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 117,868 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/s , o/s (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 May 2017 117,868 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/s , o/s (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 108,726 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/s , o/s (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2016 108,726 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/s , o/s (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 91,138 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Jun 2015 91,138 miles

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 76,317 miles

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

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 24 May 2013 61,757 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 58,956 miles

Rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 23 Aug 2011 53,601 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 53,601 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 50,797 miles

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

Rear washer inoperative

Fail 17 Aug 2010 50,797 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear washer inoperative

Pass 25 Aug 2009 47,637 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2009 47,636 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 41,791 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 41,791 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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CE55 UTO is a 2005 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 CE55 UTO, 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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CE55 UTO is a 2005 Ford Fusion, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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