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CK05 VLB

2005 Ford Fusion

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

164,963 mi
Last recorded164,963 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Fusion60,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK05 VLB
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2025 164,963 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 148,793 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 136,468 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2022 136,466 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole in cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2021 123,001 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

rear gearbox mounting has play

slight antifreeze leak coming from the thermostat area

Pass 1 Aug 2020 118,599 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2019 110,876 miles

Rear exhaust brackets corroded rear

Fail 11 May 2019 110,876 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear exhaust brackets corroded rear

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 19 May 2018 102,144 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both head lamp (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 May 2018 102,144 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both head lamp (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp bulb fitted incorroctly (1.2.1f)

Pass 24 May 2017 92,944 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 83,651 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 74,443 miles

n/s+o/s headlight beam pattern poor but vissible

Pass 21 May 2014 69,505 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 May 2013 65,059 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 24 May 2012 60,447 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 51,780 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 42,823 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

items removed from screen for test

rear back box corroded

steering rack damp

unable to see front pads

Pass 2 Jun 2009 35,943 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 27,722 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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CK05 VLB is a 2005 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 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 CK05 VLB, 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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CK05 VLB is a 2005 Ford Fusion, first registered on 7 June 2005.

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