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DU05 FKJ

2005 Ford Fusion

Red Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

132,522 mi
Last recorded132,522 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Fusion60,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 FKJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 132,522 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 132,522 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 125,211 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 May 2017 117,202 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge.

Slight gear oil leak.

Fail 26 Apr 2017 117,198 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Center to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Braking system leaking Center to rear pipe (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge.

Slight gear oil leak.

Pass 19 Apr 2016 109,405 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link. (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2016 109,405 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment top shocker bolt loose. (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link. (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 104,613 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 100,042 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2014 99,986 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2013 94,058 miles

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

Offside Front Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Fuel hose slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 94,058 miles

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

Offside Front Fuel hose slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 86,954 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 82,041 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 27 Apr 2011 82,041 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 73,660 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2010 73,360 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 61,259 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 45,477 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)

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 FKJ is a 2005 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FKJ, 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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DU05 FKJ is a 2005 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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