2005 Ford Fusion · 16,688 MOT tests
2005 Ford Fusion reliability
2005 Ford Fusions fail 43.3% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 11 Fusion years (16,688 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford Fusions: 40.6%)
- 43.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Fusions: 40.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 2% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- 91,931
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 16,688
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2005 against the years either side
- 2004 cars: 5% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2005 car does better)
- 2006 cars: 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2005 car does better)
- Weak spot: lights and electrics, 25.5% of tests fail here (24% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: seat belts and airbags, 62% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2005 car carries a 54 plate (January–February 2005), or a 05 plate (March–August 2005), or a 55 plate (September–December 2005).
Common problems
What fails on a 2005 Ford Fusion
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics25.5%
- Suspension15.2%
- Brakes12.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.4%
- Body, chassis and structure7.1%
- Tyres6.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks6.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Stop lamp not working 7.54%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 5.89%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 5.72%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Position lamp not working 4.33%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.95%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Ball joint dust cover no longer sealed 3.37%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the joint, speeding wear, so the joint may need replacing later.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (24.78%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.06%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (12.42%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (10.05%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (8.35%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.37%)
Other years
Every Ford Fusion year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2005 Ford Fusion reliable?
2005 Ford Fusions fail 43.3% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 11 Fusion years (16,688 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2005 Ford Fusion MOT?
Most often stop lamp not working (7.54% of tests), rigid brake pipe excessively corroded (5.89% of tests), headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect (5.72% of tests).
How many miles should a 2005 Ford Fusion have done?
At its MOT aged about 17, a typical 2005 Ford Fusion shows 91,931 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2005 car?
A car first registered in 2005 carries a 54 plate (January–February 2005), or a 05 plate (March–August 2005), or a 55 plate (September–December 2005).
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