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CU05 MVJ

2005 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,148 mi
Last recorded111,148 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Fusion60,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 MVJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 111,148 miles

rear boot damaged

suspension components corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2015 102,284 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 102,284 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 93,858 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 85,539 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2013 85,538 miles

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 72,200 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 72,200 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Inner Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 62,064 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 49,340 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 36,256 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2008 36,256 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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CU05 MVJ is a 2005 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CU05 MVJ, 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 CU05 MVJ registered?

CU05 MVJ is a 2005 Ford Fusion, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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