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AP54 CXA

2005 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

154,683 mi
Last recorded154,683 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Fusion60,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 CXA
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2025 154,683 miles

Nearside Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength body work by rear axle mount is corroded (marked with yellow chalk) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength body work by rear axle mount is corroded (marked with yellow chalk) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ferrules on all flexible brake hoses are corroding (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged bent at hose union (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded the lower coils of both rear springs are corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

fuel filler pipes are very corroded but not leaking

Pass 29 Jan 2024 151,696 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 151,671 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated INSECURE (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 148,614 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 144,281 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2021 144,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 138,471 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 21 Dec 2020 138,471 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe to box cracked (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side/stop (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2019 129,908 miles

Alternator is very noisy

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Underside of car is generally corroded but solid

Pass 22 Jun 2018 124,759 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 123,570 miles

Fuel filler neck pipe rusty

O/S/R shock cover broke

Rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 9 May 2017 123,563 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel filler neck pipe rusty

O/S/R shock cover broke

Rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 5 May 2016 118,500 miles

Fuel Filler pipes rusty

front exhaust flexi joint in poor condition

Pass 11 May 2015 113,140 miles

Both rear tyres started to go out of shape on inner edge , also getting low

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

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

Front exhaust flexi joint started to look poor

High level brake light inop

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 May 2015 113,140 miles

Both rear tyres started to go out of shape on inner edge , also getting low

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

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

Front exhaust flexi joint started to look poor

High level brake light inop

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 107,019 miles

Both rear shock absorber covers broke

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 107,019 miles

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

Both rear shock absorber covers broke

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 98,783 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 89,472 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 79,361 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 68,681 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 68,681 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 57,444 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 17 Apr 2008 47,215 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 45,601 miles

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

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 45,601 miles

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

Offside Front 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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AP54 CXA is a 2005 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 CXA, 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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AP54 CXA is a 2005 Ford Fusion, first registered on 20 January 2005.

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