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CU05 SZC

2005 Ford Fusion

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

201,021 mi
Last recorded201,021 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Fusion60,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 SZC
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2019 201,021 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 200,781 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 178,139 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2017 167,989 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

both rear coil springs corroded

vehicles rear brakes slightly uneven

Fail 18 May 2017 167,986 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

both rear coil springs corroded

vehicles rear brakes slightly uneven

Pass 26 May 2016 159,044 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2016 159,044 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 May 2015 145,154 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

all rear seats folded down at time of test not allowing seat belts to be checked

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 May 2015 145,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

all rear seats folded down at time of test not allowing seat belts to be checked

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 May 2014 131,729 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 21 May 2014 131,709 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2013 117,717 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 May 2013 117,507 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 May 2012 103,778 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 103,778 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2011 92,184 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 79,777 miles

Front tyres out of shape

N/S/R tyre on 1.6 mm, and bald on outer edge

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

Pass 7 May 2009 64,637 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 49,710 miles

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 SZC is a 2005 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SZC, 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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CU05 SZC is a 2005 Ford Fusion, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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