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BG05 KBP

2005 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

122,381 mi
Last recorded122,381 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Fusion60,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 KBP
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Dec 2023 122,381 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

exhaust corroded

exhaust hanger snapped

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

General corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2022 114,870 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 110,026 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 108,048 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides + perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2019 103,294 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 17 May 2018 99,088 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2017 94,129 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test bracket ()

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output plastic lens starting to deteriorate (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer deteriorated and starting to blow (7.1.2)

Pass 26 May 2016 88,906 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured bothy fronts (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear tailpipe (7.1.2)

coolant leak

Pass 7 May 2015 84,351 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 75,409 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 75,409 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 May 2013 70,160 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 May 2012 65,154 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2012 65,154 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 59,801 miles

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

both l/h tyres have some wear on outer edges

Pass 16 Jun 2010 51,417 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 41,552 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 32,136 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 KBP is a 2005 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KBP, 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 KBP is a 2005 Ford Fusion, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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