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AP05 OVJ

2005 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

128,622 mi
Last recorded128,622 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Fusion60,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 OVJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2022 128,622 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective corroded and snapped off exhaust. (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front aux drive belt cracked.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened bent. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear reverse light in-op.

Fail 22 Aug 2022 128,620 miles

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

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

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))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective corroded and snapped off exhaust. (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front aux drive belt cracked.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened bent. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear reverse light in-op.

Pass 21 Aug 2021 105,292 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion to all metal brake lines. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective corroded and snapped off exhaust. (6.1.2 (a))

Central Lower Gearbox mounting defective rubber bush split. ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened link arm slightly bent. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust box heat shield partly insecure.

reverse lights in-op.

Fail 20 Aug 2021 105,292 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion to all metal brake lines. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective corroded and snapped off exhaust. (6.1.2 (a))

Central Lower Gearbox mounting defective rubber bush split. ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened link arm slightly bent. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust box heat shield partly insecure.

reverse lights in-op.

Pass 26 Aug 2020 80,813 miles

Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective rubber split. ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened link arm bent. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 80,813 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective rubber split. ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened link arm bent. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 68,005 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

central brake light damaged

Fail 25 Jul 2019 68,005 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

central brake light damaged

Pass 1 Aug 2018 57,247 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2018 57,247 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 50,680 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 50,680 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 46,367 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 46,367 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 42,256 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 40,344 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

corrosion rear exhaust box mount

Fail 25 Jul 2013 37,197 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

chip in screen not in swept area

rear exhaust mount corroded badly

Pass 25 Jul 2013 37,197 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

chip in screen not in swept area

rear exhaust mount corroded badly

Pass 26 Jul 2012 35,826 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 33,201 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)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 29,980 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 26,044 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)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 21,155 miles

Nearside Rear 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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AP05 OVJ is a 2005 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AP05 OVJ, 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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AP05 OVJ is a 2005 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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