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DU05 DBV

2005 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

97,400 mi
Last recorded97,400 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Fusion60,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 DBV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2017 97,400 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 97,400 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 94,878 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 91,003 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 79,025 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 79,024 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 62,880 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

exhaust centre section corroded

gearbox rear rubber mount deteriated

Fail 24 Mar 2012 62,880 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

exhaust centre section corroded

gearbox rear rubber mount deteriated

Pass 17 Mar 2011 44,769 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 30,780 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 30,780 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 24,889 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 19,789 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)

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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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DU05 DBV is a 2005 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DU05 DBV, 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 DU05 DBV registered?

DU05 DBV is a 2005 Ford Fusion, first registered on 23 March 2005.

Is DU05 DBV safe to buy?

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