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%

Is it getting worse with age?

The same 2005 Ford Fusion cars, tested one year apart.

2023 pass rate (age 18)56.9%5,378 tests
2024 pass rate (age 19)56.1%4,389 tests
Change in one year−0.8 pointsaverage car: +0.3 points

All cars pass less often as they get older. The 2005 Ford Fusion is ageing worse than an average car, so problems may be starting to build up at this age.

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).

Is the 2005 Ford Fusion getting worse with age?

In 2023, 56.9% passed first time. In 2024, 56.1% passed (−0.8 points). An average car that age changed by +0.3 points, so the 2005 Ford Fusion is ageing worse than average.