2005 · 19 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2005 Ford Fusion MOT pass rate and common faults

4,389 MOT tests in 2024. 56.1% passed first time, compared with 56.5% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time56.1%
Failed or needed repairs43.9%
Typical mileage at test93,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,389 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Stop lamp: not working8.5%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded6.7%
  3. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect5.9%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.0%
  5. Position lamp: not working3.9%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.1%
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.8%
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.7%
    174 marked dangerous
  9. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.4%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics39.1%
  2. Suspension22.0%
  3. Brakes18.4%
  4. Emissions & leaks9.2%
  5. Body & chassis8.2%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.9%
  7. Tyres6.9%
  8. Steering2.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded28.4%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.7%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure14.3%
  4. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened12.0%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine9.6%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: stop lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2005 Ford Fusion?

In 2024, 56.1% of 2005 Ford Fusion cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,389 tests. The average for all 19-year-old cars was 56.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2005 Ford Fusion?

The most common failure reasons were stop lamp: not working; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2005 Ford Fusion reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).