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BF55 LVZ

2005 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

139,681 mi
Last recorded139,681 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Fusion60,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 LVZ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 139,681 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamp glass frosted up needs cleaning to increase the light output. (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 May 2017 133,448 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 128,297 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake flexi hose clip incorrectly fitted

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

brake pedal anti slip worn

oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2016 128,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake flexi hose clip incorrectly fitted

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

brake pedal anti slip worn

engine oil level low

oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2015 118,851 miles

o/s mirror taped up

Fail 17 Feb 2015 118,849 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 107,532 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Feb 2014 107,532 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 105,288 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 105,276 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 89,838 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 64,561 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 64,561 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 45,749 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 32,472 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 18,992 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 17,731 miles

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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BF55 LVZ is a 2005 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BF55 LVZ, 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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BF55 LVZ is a 2005 Ford Fusion, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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