2005 Ford Fusion 1.4L Diesel · SA05 VLU
2005 Ford Fusion (1.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 96,471 miles. MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FUSION
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,471 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SA05 VLU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/12/2025
- 96,471 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SA05 VLU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Ford Fusion (SA05 VLU) between September 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i)”.
SA05 VLU Mileage History
- 14/09/202387,146 mi
- 16/09/202492,042 mi+4,896 mi
- 12/11/202492,048 mi+6 mi
- 15/12/202596,467 mi+4,419 mi
- 17/12/202596,471 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 4,129 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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