2005 Ford Fusion 1.6L Petrol · LR05 PDK

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, though the record shows a significant gap in recent testing. The most recent MOT in October 2021 at 130,201 miles passed with no recorded defects, indicating the car was in good mechanical condition at that time. However, because no tests have been recorded for nearly five years since, the current state of the vehicle is unverified and carries a high risk of deferred maintenance or failure since the last inspection. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent, averaging approximately 6,200 miles per year, which is typical for a 21-year-old Ford Fusion. The data shows a steady increase of 7,500 miles between March 2019 and March 2020, and another 1,580 miles between March 2020 and October 2021. The lack of mileage entries since the late 2021 test suggests the vehicle may have been sitting stationary for an extended period, which often leads to the degradation of rubber components, perished fluids, and seized calipers despite low mileage. A buyer must prioritize a thorough inspection of structural integrity and underbody corrosion given the vehicle's age and the potential for long-term storage. The history shows failures in 2019 and 2020 that were rectified immediately to pass, suggesting the previous owner addressed faults as they appeared. The inspection should specifically target the suspension bushes and coil springs for cracks, and check the brake discs for heavy pitting or binding that occurs during disuse. Because the MOT is now obsolete, a comprehensive check of the exhaust system and emissions is essential to ensure no new faults have developed during the years of missing data.