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BG05 VCM

2005 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

125,012 mi
Last recorded125,012 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Fusion60,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 125,012 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2026 125,010 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 117,017 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 107,011 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 96,741 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 85,141 miles

Both Front tyres perished

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 82,789 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 80,755 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 78,708 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 74,293 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 69,863 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 May 2017 69,863 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2016 65,785 miles
Fail 21 May 2016 65,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 May 2015 60,388 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 54,642 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 49,494 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 49,494 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 11 May 2012 43,232 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 36,570 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 29,462 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 24,110 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 16,788 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 VCM 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 82.6%.

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 VCM, 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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What year was BG05 VCM registered?

BG05 VCM is a 2005 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is BG05 VCM safe to buy?

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