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DG55 VHD

2005 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

160,656 mi
Last recorded160,656 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Fusion60,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 VHD
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2021 160,656 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 151,345 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR UNDER SILLS AND REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 143,366 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR UNDER SILLS AND BOTH REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 143,366 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR UNDER SILLS AND BOTH REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 134,852 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS AND BOTH REAR UNDER SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 134,852 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS AND BOTH REAR UNDER SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 126,663 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2017 126,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 18 May 2016 115,814 miles

INJECTER BLOWING

Pass 3 Jun 2015 107,588 miles

Fuel injector blowing

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

Underside starting to corroded

Very low engine oil

Pass 11 Jun 2014 92,655 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 13 Dec 2012 84,819 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 84,819 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Gearbox mounting defective

exhaust system corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2012 78,698 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust badly corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2011 72,398 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 27 Jun 2011 67,797 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 62,073 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 51,630 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 51,627 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 46,952 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 43,580 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 34,536 miles

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

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 VHD is a 2005 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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

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