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AP54 BYM

2005 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

56,176 mi
Last recorded56,176 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Fusion60,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 BYM
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 56,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 9 Feb 2018 56,157 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 29 Jan 2018 56,152 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Axle beam distorted (2.5.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged and fouling axle (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Engine overheating

Windscreen wipers slightly smearing

Pass 19 Oct 2016 54,504 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 48,771 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2014 37,860 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 37,860 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2013
Pass 28 May 2012 29,489 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 25,873 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 21,965 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2010 21,965 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 17,992 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 12,560 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 11,805 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 11,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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AP54 BYM is a 2005 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AP54 BYM, 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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What year was AP54 BYM registered?

AP54 BYM is a 2005 Ford Fusion, first registered on 19 January 2005.

Is AP54 BYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP54 BYM shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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