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AF05 KWX

2005 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

128,876 mi
Last recorded128,876 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Fusion60,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 KWX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2022 128,876 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 128,002 miles

Central Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 125,305 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 125,247 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength behind axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength behind axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 117,412 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 108,092 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 108,092 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 26 Oct 2017 100,364 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 100,363 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 90,612 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jul 2015 74,310 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 73,363 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Slight oil leak from N/S driveshaft seal

Pass 25 Mar 2015 73,363 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Slight oil leak from N/S driveshaft seal

Pass 5 Mar 2014 68,948 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 68,948 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 63,787 miles

o/s/r tyre tread worn slightly uneven on inner edge

Fail 27 Mar 2013 63,787 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre tread worn slightly uneven on inner edge

Pass 28 Mar 2012 54,352 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

centre exhaust system slightly corroded

n/s/f suspension anti roll bar linkage damaged/slightly bent

n/s/f tyre inner sidewall slightly damaged/chafed.suspect from previous suspension spring failure

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall has cuts

Pass 4 Apr 2011 38,511 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 28,383 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 24,761 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 21,609 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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AF05 KWX is a 2005 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AF05 KWX, 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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AF05 KWX is a 2005 Ford Fusion, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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