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BG05 MKD

2005 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

98,895 mi
Last recorded98,895 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Fusion60,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2025 98,895 miles

All springs corroded

Oil leak

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

Underbody and components corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2025 98,888 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

All springs corroded

Oil leak

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

Underbody and components corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2024 95,008 miles

Back box Exhaust bracket snapped

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2024 95,008 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Back box Exhaust bracket snapped

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 91,648 miles

All under body corroded

Both rear coil springs corroded

Child seat fitted

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jan 2023 91,648 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

All under body corroded

Both rear coil springs corroded

Child seat fitted

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2022 89,760 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 79,942 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 68,349 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 60,330 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 52,225 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 50,666 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 50,666 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 47,152 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 43,294 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 41,184 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 33,318 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 27,556 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 21,587 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 16,522 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 10,082 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 26 Aug 2008 10,082 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 9,704 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 MKD is a 2005 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 MKD, 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 MKD is a 2005 Ford Fusion, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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