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BG05 EXU

2005 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

20,246 mi
Last recorded20,246 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Fusion60,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 EXU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 20,246 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 18,073 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 15,588 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 15,574 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 14,989 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 14,337 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 14,332 miles

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

Offside front tyre cracked/perished

Pass 12 Apr 2017 13,533 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 12,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a split in the tread

Pass 23 Apr 2015 11,900 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 11,228 miles

nearside front tyre has cut in tread but not to internal cords

Pass 22 Apr 2013 10,659 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 10,253 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 9,709 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 9,704 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 9,087 miles

engine management light stays on

Pass 17 Apr 2009 8,531 miles

engine management light on

Pass 22 Apr 2008 7,978 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 EXU is a 2005 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EXU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG05 EXU registered?

BG05 EXU is a 2005 Ford Fusion, first registered on 22 April 2005.

Is BG05 EXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG05 EXU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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