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CX05 SVU

2005 Ford Fusion

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,539 mi
Last recorded96,539 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Fusion60,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 SVU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 96,539 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (c))

n/s front tyre inner edge slight wear

Fail 1 Dec 2025 96,539 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Main to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (c))

n/s front tyre inner edge slight wear

Pass 20 Feb 2024 89,244 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2024 89,244 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 86,014 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 81,127 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 81,058 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 76,111 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 76,109 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2020 74,253 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s & n/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 72,582 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 72,565 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 69,265 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 67,938 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 65,964 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 61,647 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 55,692 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 848,540 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 40,932 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 17 Feb 2012 40,888 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 33,546 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 25,210 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 19,764 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008

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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CX05 SVU is a 2005 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CX05 SVU, 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 CX05 SVU registered?

CX05 SVU is a 2005 Ford Fusion, first registered on 5 March 2005.

Is CX05 SVU safe to buy?

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