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BF05 ZKX

2005 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

186,769 mi
Last recorded186,769 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Fusion60,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 ZKX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 186,769 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

slight play in steering rack ends

Fail 27 Nov 2025 186,767 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

slight play in steering rack ends

Pass 28 Nov 2024 178,178 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight play in o/s steering rack end

Fail 27 Nov 2024 178,177 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight play in o/s steering rack end

Pass 24 Nov 2023 167,049 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 167,045 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2022 156,098 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s and n/s rear chassis corroded

rear suspension components corroded/brake back plates

Fail 30 Nov 2022 156,094 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s and n/s rear chassis corroded

rear suspension components corroded/brake back plates

Pass 1 Dec 2021 149,666 miles

offside rear inner sill area corroded

front tyres wearing on inside edge

high level brake light not working

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear axle / rear coil springs corroded

rear brake backing plates corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2021 149,593 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Position lamp not working fronts (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front tyres wearing on inside edge

high level brake light not working

offside rear inner sill area corroded

rear axle / rear coil springs corroded

rear brake backing plates corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2020 146,974 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 141,629 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 141,628 miles

Front Power steering component leaking pressure switch (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 134,020 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 134,020 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 122,712 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 122,710 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

eml light on

Pass 16 Nov 2016 114,233 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 104,348 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Nov 2015 104,348 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 93,376 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 93,375 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 81,426 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 71,442 miles

advise stop light in rear window not working

Pass 2 Dec 2011 61,874 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 61,874 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 54,460 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 46,169 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 46,169 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 39,161 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 39,161 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 34,542 miles

cuts in tread on offside rear and nearside rear tyres

Fail 4 Mar 2008 34,542 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

cuts in tread on offside rear and nearside rear tyres

side wall cut in nearside front tyre

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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BF05 ZKX is a 2005 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

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 BF05 ZKX, 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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BF05 ZKX is a 2005 Ford Fusion, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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