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BD55 VRG

2005 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

146,140 mi
Last recorded146,140 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Fusion60,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 VRG
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 146,140 miles

Front All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

clicking from top strut mounts

Fail 26 Oct 2020 146,135 miles

Emissions not tested BAD WATER LEAK (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working BOTH (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 142,574 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage rack (2.1.5 (a))

handbrake little reserve travel adjustment required

o/s/f driveshaft seal leaking

slight coolent leak

Fail 24 Oct 2019 142,574 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

handbrake little reserve travel adjustment required

o/s/f driveshaft seal leaking

Pass 22 Oct 2018 127,513 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

n/s/f side mirror convered. Not testable

o/s gearbox seal leaking

Fail 22 Oct 2018 127,513 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt loose (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released when sidelights on (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

n/s/f side mirror convered. Not testable

o/s gearbox seal leaking

Pass 13 Oct 2017 107,637 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 107,637 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rear bracket broken (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 104,488 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 103,025 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2014 100,954 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 98,240 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 90,379 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Apr 2012 78,584 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 65,212 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 53,256 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 40,074 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 40,074 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 36,062 miles

Front tyres 3-4mm

How Reliable is the Ford Fusion?

Based on 1,954,614 MOT tests across 109,115 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
4,982
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
109,115
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,160
Stop lamp not working 30,760
Brake pipe excessively corroded 28,170
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27,008
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 12,933
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BD55 VRG is a 2005 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Fusion models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 60,704 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Fusion fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41,160 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD55 VRG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fusion typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Ford Fusion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BD55 VRG is a 2005 Ford Fusion, first registered on 14 November 2005.

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