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AP05 SLU

2005 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

115,498 mi
Last recorded115,498 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Fusion60,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 SLU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 115,498 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 153,602 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2017 153,602 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 151,595 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 2 Nov 2016 151,595 miles

Emissions not tested due to lack of oil showing on dip stick (7.3.A.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front tyre has split on inner side wall but not down to chords

Offside Front tyre is worn on inner edge (raised tread patten)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 136,744 miles

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

OIL LEAK

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2015 136,744 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

OIL LEAK

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 124,150 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

back box hanger corred but still secure

Fail 1 Nov 2014 124,150 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

back box hanger corred but still secure

Pass 25 Jun 2013 104,361 miles

N/S/REAR TYRE PERISHING

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

Fail 21 Jun 2013 104,283 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

N/S/REAR TYRE PERISHING

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 89,239 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 26 Jun 2012 89,239 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 70,835 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 58,788 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2010 58,395 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2009 38,013 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 38,013 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 17,961 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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AP05 SLU is a 2005 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 SLU, 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 SLU is a 2005 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 July 2005.

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