FORD FUSION2006 · 1.6L Petrol

The 2006 Ford Fusion shows a stable mechanical record with no defects logged across its recent MOT entries, ending in a pass on 16 October 2024 at 84,070 miles. On that same date the tester issued a fail with no defects recorded, repeating a pattern from 5 September 2023 when a fail with no defects preceded a pass on 11 October 2023. These anomalies point to administrative rejections rather than any worsening or deteriorating roadworthiness. Mileage progression remains sparse and clean. The car recorded 81,557 miles on 1 September 2022, rose to 82,738 by 5 September 2023, and reached 84,070 at the October 2024 test. That totals roughly 1,200 to 1,300 miles per year in the logged period, far below the lifetime average of 4,204 miles implied by its age. The earlier higher annual use followed by recent dormancy suggests long standing intervals that can mask perished seals and tyre sidewall cracking. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of age-sensitive components unseen by the MOT sheet. The tester flagged no suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, or structural corrosion, yet a twenty-year-old vehicle with low recent running may hide binding calipers or exhausted dampers. Examine sills, subframe, and exhaust emissions hardware for rust, and confirm the reason for the no-defect fails by checking the V5C and DVSA certificate. Verify tyre tread and wiper blades despite absence of advisories, as intermittent use degrades rubber regardless of mileage.