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SM05 MWX

2005 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,825 mi
Last recorded93,825 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Fusion60,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 MWX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc
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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2020 93,825 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Oct 2020 93,825 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 85,670 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 85,667 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 74,134 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both lenses (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 65,899 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coolant leak Expansion tank cracked/leaking ()

Oil leak G/box ()

Pass 13 Apr 2016 58,410 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 57,186 miles

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

chassis and suspension components corroding

Fail 25 Aug 2015 57,186 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour side light blue (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour side light blue (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

chassis and suspension components corroding

Pass 26 Aug 2014 50,044 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both rear coil springs corroded

front brake pads wearing low

no kick up on nearside dipped beam aim

Fail 26 Aug 2014 50,044 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

both front tyres cracking in tread area

both rear coil springs corroded

front brake pads wearing low

no kick up on nearside dipped beam aim

Pass 23 Aug 2013 43,187 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres perished in tread

sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2012 38,434 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

feul filler pipes corroded

front subframe corroded

front suspension conponents corroded

front tyres perished

top of o/s/f MacPherson strut corroded due to traped water

Pass 25 Aug 2011 32,712 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 32,712 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 26,489 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 26,487 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 18,306 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 8,805 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 8,798 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jun 2008 8,589 miles

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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SM05 MWX is a 2005 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc 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 SM05 MWX, 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 SM05 MWX registered?

SM05 MWX is a 2005 Ford Fusion, first registered on 11 August 2005.

Is SM05 MWX safe to buy?

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