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2006 Ford Fusion 1.6L Petrol · RE06 FBX

RE06 FBX

2006 Ford Fusion (1.6L, petrol). First registered 28 Apr 2006. Recorded mileage 50,444 miles. MOT expired on 06 Oct 2023.

Make & Model
FORD FUSION
Year / Origin
2006 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 06 Oct 2023
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
50,444 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
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Registration no longer recorded by DVLA. This usually means the vehicle is now using a private plate.

MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 06 Oct 2023
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2006
Engine
1596cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, though the history shows a pattern of immediate rectification. The most recent MOT test in October 2022 at 50,444 miles passed with no defects recorded, indicating the car was in a passing condition at that time. This followed a failure just six days prior at 50,441 miles, which suggests a minor or easily remediable issue was identified and addressed immediately before the re-test. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a twenty-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,500 miles per year. Between September 2020 at 44,603 miles and October 2022 at 50,444 miles, the car covered only 5,841 miles over two years. While this low usage typically reduces wear on the engine and drivetrain components, the long intervals between tests and low mileage can mask age-related issues such as the degradation of rubber-based components or oxidation of fluid systems. Given the lack of recorded mechanical failures in the history, an in-person physical inspection should focus on components affected by time rather than mileage. A buyer must check for structural corrosion on the sills and subframe, as these are common on Fusions of this era. The suspension should be examined for perished bushes and cracked coil springs, as low-use vehicles often suffer from dry rot. Additionally, brake discs should be checked for pitting or surface rust, which frequently occurs when a vehicle sits for long periods without regular use.
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RE06 FBX Key Findings

  • 2 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 06/10/2022
  • 50,444 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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RE06 FBX MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Ford Fusion (RE06 FBX) between September 2022 and October 2022.

The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 06 October 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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RE06 FBX Mileage History

  1. 30/09/202250,441 mi
  2. 06/10/202250,444 mi+3 mi

Average of roughly 183 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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