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CX05 SWU

2005 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

147,356 mi
Last recorded147,356 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Fusion60,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 SWU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 147,356 miles

Rear child seats fitted

Fail 29 Oct 2025 147,353 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre down to appox 3 mm

Rear child seats fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2024 136,608 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 123,258 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 109,053 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 98,422 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess gearbox mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 85,262 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 70,317 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 54,712 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 51,168 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 13 Dec 2017 51,168 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 47,207 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 47,207 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 43,833 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 40,495 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 38,616 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 36,970 miles

Nearside Rear 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 19 Dec 2011 35,101 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 32,098 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2010 27,251 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 21,755 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 15,264 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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CX05 SWU is a 2005 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 CX05 SWU, 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 SWU registered?

CX05 SWU is a 2005 Ford Fusion, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is CX05 SWU safe to buy?

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