2006 Ford Fusion 1.4L Petrol · EF06 TWM

This 2006 Ford Fusion presents a clean and stable roadworthiness record. The most recent MOT, conducted on 29 August 2025 at 42,566 miles, passed with zero defects. Looking back through the history, the pattern is remarkably consistent. Tests on 1 September 2023 and 7 September 2022 also passed cleanly. The only blemish is a failed test on 5 September 2024 at 40,751 miles, but the record explicitly states no defects were recorded for that failure, suggesting a procedural or administrative issue rather than a mechanical fault, as the very next day's retest at 40,752 miles passed without issue. This indicates a vehicle that has been consistently maintained to a standard that meets the minimum legal requirements, with no recurring or worsening mechanical problems flagged by the tester. The mileage profile tells a specific story. At roughly 2,128 miles per year, this is a low-mileage vehicle for its age. The annual MOT records show a steady and predictable accumulation of miles, jumping 1,615 miles between September 2022 and September 2023, then 1,615 miles again to the September 2024 test, before a smaller increase of 1,814 miles to the August 2025 test. This is not a car that has been sitting unused for years, nor has it been subjected to high-stress, high-mileage driving. The consistent yearly increments suggest regular, light use, which typically reduces wear on consumables like brake discs, tyres, and suspension components compared to a car covering 10,000 miles annually. Despite the clean MOT history, a buyer must still conduct a thorough physical inspection. A low-mileage car of this age can suffer from deterioration caused by lack of use rather than wear. Inspect all rubber components, including suspension bushes, track rod ends, and tyre sidewalls, for perishing and cracking due to age, not mileage. Check the underside for surface corrosion on brake lines, subframes, and suspension mounting points, as short trips accelerate moisture-related rust. The braking system demands particular attention; even with low mileage, seized calipers and binding handbrake mechanisms are common on vehicles that may have been stationary for extended periods. The exhaust system should be examined for corrosion, especially around joints and the silencer box. Finally, verify the condition of the cambelt and its replacement history, as age, not mileage, dictates its service life, and a failure on a 20-year-old engine can cause catastrophic damage.