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AU05 NPD

2005 Ford Fusion

Grey Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

120,770 mi
Last recorded120,770 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Fusion60,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 NPD
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 120,770 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody corrosion.

Fail 23 Mar 2026 120,767 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outside and inside. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine back of the engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody corrosion.

Pass 29 Mar 2025 117,160 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rears. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamps starting to glaze.

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Mar 2025 117,159 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Coil spring corroded Both rears. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamps starting to glaze.

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 114,256 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2023 111,232 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing advise to replace (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Apr 2023 111,232 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing advise to replace (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Apr 2022 104,525 miles

under body under sealed including brake pipes

Pass 11 Jan 2021 102,175 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 8 Jan 2021 102,174 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin injector seal (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear's (1.1.11 (c))

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

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 31 Jan 2020 98,918 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 91,068 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 84,677 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres low (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 both rear seats ()

Pass 13 Feb 2017 76,273 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 76,269 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 67,877 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 60,388 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 60,388 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 53,194 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 48,172 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

rear exhaust starting to rust

Pass 20 Feb 2012 43,003 miles

front tyres worn on in side edges to legal limit

Pass 15 Feb 2011 38,360 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 33,626 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 28,051 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 21,882 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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AU05 NPD is a 2005 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AU05 NPD, 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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AU05 NPD is a 2005 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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