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BG05 BTE

2005 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

104,894 mi
Last recorded104,894 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Fusion60,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 BTE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 104,894 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle/arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

heatshield insecure

Pass 23 Aug 2025 101,638 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Aug 2025 101,638 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Aug 2024 95,491 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2024 95,491 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 89,999 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Aug 2023 89,984 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak BACKBOX SPLIT (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 84,565 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective SLIGHTLY HAZY (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material STARTING TO CORRODE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING IN GROOVES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 78,976 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 73,896 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Aug 2020 73,896 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 68,487 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and rear both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 65,846 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 63,263 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 60,721 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 57,706 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 57,706 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 54,241 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 46,765 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 41,744 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 38,921 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 36,806 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 32,142 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 32,142 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 25,528 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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BG05 BTE is a 2005 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 BG05 BTE, 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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What year was BG05 BTE registered?

BG05 BTE is a 2005 Ford Fusion, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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