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WR56 GMF

2006 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

163,217 mi
Last recorded163,217 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Fusion58,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR56 GMF
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 163,217 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Nov 2025 163,217 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 162,260 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Nov 2024 162,260 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (l))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 161,193 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 161,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged sidewall split & leaking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2022 159,699 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 159,699 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 157,741 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 157,736 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 155,684 miles

Brake pedal anti slip pad worn.

Coilsprings, in general, showing corrosion to exposed steel sections beneath blistered protective paint

Engine/transmission showing oil leaks

Exhaust centre/rear heatshield on body insecure/fouling on system

Nearside Front Seatbelt stalk black surround damaged/hoed, but working okay.

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Starting to affect beam image (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At hose and to front, also insecure at route past fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber misting slightly

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Starting to affect beam image (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At hose and to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Handbrake cable location point gromit worn/split

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 155,682 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play and gaiter worn, on ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pedal anti slip pad worn.

Coilsprings, in general, showing corrosion to exposed steel sections beneath blistered protective paint

Engine/transmission showing oil leaks

Exhaust centre/rear heatshield on body insecure/fouling on system

Nearside Front Seatbelt stalk black surround damaged/hoed, but working okay.

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Starting to affect beam image (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At hose and to front, also insecure at route past fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber misting slightly

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Starting to affect beam image (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At hose and to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Handbrake cable location point gromit worn/split

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 154,321 miles

Both front & rear coil springs corroded in several places-especially rears in lower sections

Brake pedal anti slip rubber worn slightly

Corrosion in both nearside & offside front to rear metal brake pipes close to rear suspension arm front anchorage points

Corrosion to nearside & offside inner sills & chassis close to rear suspension front anchorage points

Exhaust heatshield over intermediate & rear exhaust sections loose & fouling pipework

Lower engine mounting rubber deteriorated but not allowing for excessive movement

Nearside Front Seatbelt stalk outer casing damaged but operation of seatbelt unaffected

Nearside Rear Shock absorber misting of oil not excessive

Offside handbrake cable support rubber worn providing satisfactory retainment

Oil leak from engine - not excessive

Oil leak from gearbox - not excessive

Slight roughness in both front wheel bearings in rotation

Fail 14 Nov 2019 154,307 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Both front & rear coil springs corroded in several places-especially rears in lower sections

Brake pedal anti slip rubber worn slightly

Corrosion in both nearside & offside front to rear metal brake pipes close to rear suspension arm front anchorage points

Corrosion to nearside & offside inner sills & chassis close to rear suspension front anchorage points

Exhaust heatshield over intermediate & rear exhaust sections loose & fouling pipework

Lower engine mounting rubber deteriorated but not allowing for excessive movement

Nearside Front Seatbelt stalk outer casing damaged but operation of seatbelt unaffected

Nearside Rear Shock absorber misting of oil not excessive

Offside handbrake cable support rubber worn providing satisfactory retainment

Oil leak from engine - not excessive

Oil leak from gearbox - not excessive

Slight roughness in both front wheel bearings in rotation

Pass 12 Nov 2018 147,984 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front lower arm boot slightly deteriorated

slight engine and gearbox oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2017 138,486 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Nov 2017 138,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Oct 2016 124,630 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 109,086 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 100,976 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 90,672 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 81,447 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 81,447 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 72,272 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 60,731 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 49,992 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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WR56 GMF is a 2006 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 2006 Ford Fusion models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 58,954 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 WR56 GMF, 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 20 years old, this Ford Fusion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WR56 GMF is a 2006 Ford Fusion, first registered on 15 November 2006.

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