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DG05 VFS

2005 Ford Fusion

Grey Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

135,995 mi
Last recorded135,995 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Fusion60,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 VFS
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 135,995 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s and o/s rear ()

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement lower (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 16 Feb 2018 135,995 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s and o/s rear ()

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement lower (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 125,256 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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)

Fail 11 Feb 2017 125,255 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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 17 Feb 2016 116,076 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 116,076 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 105,458 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 105,458 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 96,107 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Feb 2013 87,144 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 80,000 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 71,904 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 71,837 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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)

nearside front tyre has a thorn in sidewall

Pass 12 Apr 2010 58,569 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2009 44,823 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 44,823 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 31,744 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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DG05 VFS is a 2005 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DG05 VFS, 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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DG05 VFS is a 2005 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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