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DV05 VBF

2005 Ford Fusion

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

58,020 mi
Last recorded58,020 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Fusion60,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 VBF
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 58,020 miles

engine mil light on

Fail 31 Mar 2026 58,010 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine mil light on

Pass 30 Oct 2024 55,883 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material next to the fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

engine mil light on

Pass 18 Oct 2023 55,799 miles

Engine management light on

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 55,789 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured Drop link disconnected (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Rear axle corroded (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine management light on

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 53,248 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

engine management light on

Pass 9 Sep 2021 50,782 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 48,216 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 47,422 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 45,188 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2018 45,188 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 42,210 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 39,477 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 36,518 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 32,823 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 29,973 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 26,819 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 23,699 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 23,692 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 20,008 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 16,756 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 13,342 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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DV05 VBF is a 2005 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DV05 VBF, 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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DV05 VBF is a 2005 Ford Fusion, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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