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DG55 VCE

2005 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,921 mi
Last recorded159,921 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Fusion60,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 VCE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 159,921 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle beam and brake backing plates corroding

Fail 16 May 2025 159,919 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle beam and brake backing plates corroding

Pass 31 Jan 2024 158,577 miles

Brake drum back plate corroded both sides

Brake pipes covered in grease or other material

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 151,899 miles

Brake drum back plate corroded both sides

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center section slight blow near hanger bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 141,543 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 131,830 miles

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

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jan 2021 131,674 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 126,541 miles

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

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

brake backing plates becoming corroded

rear chassis becoming corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2019 122,742 miles

driveshaft dearing becoming noisey

only just visible beam pattern on headlights

Fail 19 Jan 2019 122,225 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

driveshaft dearing becoming noisey

only just visible beam pattern on headlights

Pass 17 Jan 2018 115,542 miles

both front brake pipes becoming corroded

slight blow from injector

Pass 25 Jan 2017 109,637 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 109,637 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 108,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Dec 2016 108,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 96,610 miles

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power steering pipes getting corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2015 96,610 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

oilleak

power steering pipes getting corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2014 87,087 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2014 87,080 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

front tyres getting low

Pass 16 Dec 2013 75,476 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2012 62,456 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 53,673 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 44,049 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 44,049 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 34,066 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 34,066 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 24,537 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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DG55 VCE is a 2005 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DG55 VCE, 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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DG55 VCE is a 2005 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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