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DG05 VFZ

2005 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,562 mi
Last recorded96,562 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Fusion60,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 VFZ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 96,562 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 94,339 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Dec 2023 94,339 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 92,215 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 88,441 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 85,090 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 85,090 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 82,164 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 77,621 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 71,995 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 69,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 68,298 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)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 68,298 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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 29 Oct 2014 64,687 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 64,687 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 60,175 miles

offside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Oct 2012 54,344 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2012 54,344 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 49,213 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2011 49,213 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 44,211 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 37,427 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 32,639 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 24,725 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 VFZ is a 2005 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol 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 DG05 VFZ, 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 DG05 VFZ registered?

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

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