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DU05 ULD

2005 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

74,549 mi
Last recorded74,549 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Fusion60,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 ULD
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2023 74,549 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front both sides shock absorbers corroded

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Around the rear axle mounting points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Reversing light not working

Fail 25 Oct 2023 74,508 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front both sides shock absorbers corroded

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Around the rear axle mounting points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Reversing light not working

Pass 20 Oct 2022 69,253 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT AND BACK BOTH SIDE (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded FRONT AND BACK BOTH SIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front BOTH SIDE SHOCK CORRODED

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 27 Oct 2021 64,989 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front shock absorber corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorber corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 62,658 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2020 62,658 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 58,238 miles

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

corrosion under the car

Pass 6 Apr 2018 53,881 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

both front inner wing brake pipes corroded

both rear back plate brake pipes corroded

offside front tyre tread worn on edges

Fail 5 Apr 2018 53,881 miles

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

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

both front inner wing brake pipes corroded

both rear back plate brake pipes corroded

offside front tyre tread worn on edges

Pass 6 Apr 2017 49,340 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level stop light (1.2.1b)

both rear back plate brake pipes corroded

nearside rear lamp slightly damaged

offside front inner wing brake pipe corroding

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2016 45,837 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

nearside rear backplate brake pipe slightly corroded

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2015 44,325 miles

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

rear exhaust corroding

Fail 31 Mar 2015 44,325 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 4 Apr 2014 41,262 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both wiper rubbers split

light scoring to windscreen

rear exhaust silencer starting to deteriorate

Pass 5 Apr 2013 38,532 miles

high level stop light not fully illuminated

light scoring within swept area of windscreen.

power steering rack slightly damp.

rear exhaust slightly corroded.

Pass 4 Apr 2012 35,809 miles

light scoring to windscreen

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge (raised tread pattern) & perished on inner sidewall

Fail 4 Apr 2012 35,809 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

light scoring to windscreen

offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge (raised tread pattern) & perished on inner sidewall

Pass 5 Apr 2011 32,966 miles

high level stop light not fully illuminated.

light scratching to swept area of windscreen.

offside rear tyre tread worn low on edge (raised tread)

power steering rack slightly damp.

Pass 10 Apr 2010 30,167 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 30,160 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 24,322 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 27 Feb 2008 17,011 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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DU05 ULD is a 2005 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DU05 ULD, 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 ULD is a 2005 Ford Fusion, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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