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BG05 JZM

2005 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,377 mi
Last recorded86,377 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Fusion60,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 JZM
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2024 86,377 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 162,833 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 154,914 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 154,914 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 143,879 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2021 143,862 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire insicure (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 139,577 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 139,443 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2018 133,742 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 132,641 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 126,128 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 119,443 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 110,017 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 97,549 miles

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

lower engine support bushes heavily worn

Pass 12 Jul 2013 83,905 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 74,359 miles

rear silenser deteriated

Fail 18 Jul 2012 74,190 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

rear silenser deteriated

Pass 25 Jul 2011 63,078 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 12 Jul 2011 63,078 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 May 2010 49,312 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 49,312 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 34,413 miles

travel at hand brake

Fail 14 Apr 2009 34,412 miles

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

travel at hand brake

Pass 1 Apr 2008 25,764 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 JZM is a 2005 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JZM, 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 JZM is a 2005 Ford Fusion, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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