MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,825 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low (5.2.3 (e))
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))
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)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Coolant leak Expansion tank cracked/leaking ()
Oil leak G/box ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
chassis and suspension components corroding
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
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
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
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
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
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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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SM05 MWX is a 2005 Ford Fusion, first registered on 11 August 2005.
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