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DU05 ULW

2005 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,811 mi
Last recorded132,811 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Fusion60,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 ULW
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2022 132,811 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both lower ball joint boots poor (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear swing axle bush separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 123,175 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 123,175 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 114,968 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 3 Sep 2020 114,965 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 26 Jul 2019 104,163 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 104,163 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 96,131 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 96,131 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 89,490 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 83,692 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 83,629 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 74,208 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 68,792 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 68,714 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 63,542 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 56,832 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 47,863 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 38,763 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 28,701 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 20,176 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 ULW is a 2005 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ULW, 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 ULW registered?

DU05 ULW is a 2005 Ford Fusion, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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