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CV05 DBY

2005 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

100,006 mi
Last recorded100,006 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Fusion60,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 DBY
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2024 100,006 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2024 99,885 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 97,116 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 97,112 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 87,990 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 67,751 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 67,751 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 65,251 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2020 65,251 miles

Rear Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 52,093 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 46,270 miles

Offside Front tyre perished

Fail 9 Jan 2018 46,270 miles

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 44,453 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 44,287 miles

o.s.f tyre perished in sidewall

Fail 19 Jan 2016 44,287 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o.s.f tyre perished in sidewall

Pass 21 Jan 2015 41,876 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 39,840 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 37,436 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 37,436 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 33,682 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 29,990 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 26,534 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 22,179 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 15,832 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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CV05 DBY is a 2005 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 CV05 DBY, 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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CV05 DBY is a 2005 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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