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BG05 EUP

2005 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

177,273 mi
Last recorded177,273 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Fusion60,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 177,273 miles

Auxiliary belt cracking/perishing

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All round (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion underside of the vehicle and some suspension components

Exhaust heat shield loose

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread And rear (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2025 177,273 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Auxiliary belt cracking/perishing

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All round (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion underside of the vehicle and some suspension components

Exhaust heat shield loose

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread And rear (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 167,965 miles

Age related corrosion underside of vehicle and some suspension components

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All around (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 152,448 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Next To Fuel Tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 152,320 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Next To Fuel Tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 135,682 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2022 135,682 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 122,201 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear roadsprings corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2020 111,931 miles

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

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

Rear roadsprings corroded

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

Fail 30 Dec 2020 111,931 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn iner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lence discoloured (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn iner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust heatsheild insecure

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

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

Rear roadsprings corroded

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 102,751 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2019 102,521 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 88,724 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 88,724 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 74,382 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 61,963 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 50,439 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 39,522 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 29,994 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 24,114 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 19,758 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 19,758 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 14,899 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 13,527 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 10,269 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 7,955 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 7,673 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 EUP is a 2005 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 EUP, 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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BG05 EUP is a 2005 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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