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WU56 OPZ

2006 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

124,526 mi
Last recorded124,526 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Fusion58,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU56 OPZ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 124,526 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2025 124,526 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 112,323 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Start to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Oct 2024 112,323 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Start to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 95,108 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 89,937 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 84,570 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 84,570 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 78,242 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 78,242 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 73,122 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 69,654 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 61,998 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2016 50,539 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 46,337 miles

Slight coolant leak

Pass 12 Sep 2014 41,793 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 37,045 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 30,886 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 23,144 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 17,990 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 12,090 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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WU56 OPZ is a 2006 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 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 WU56 OPZ, 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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What year was WU56 OPZ registered?

WU56 OPZ is a 2006 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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