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BG55 OBO

2005 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

86,170 mi
Last recorded86,170 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Fusion60,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 OBO
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2015 86,170 miles

Nearside Rear park brake performance low

crankcase breather pipe split

eml light on

Fail 24 Oct 2015 86,170 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear park brake performance low

crankcase breather pipe split

eml light on

Pass 26 Jul 2014 74,316 miles

Engine management light illuminated.

High level brake light inoperative.

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 26 Jul 2014 74,316 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Engine management light illuminated.

High level brake light inoperative.

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 65,730 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

deep cut to sidewall of offside front tyre

nearside front tyre 3mm

Pass 2 May 2012 53,004 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 40,677 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

hubcapps fitted

Fail 7 May 2011 40,677 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

hubcapps fitted

Pass 21 May 2010 34,046 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 25,732 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 22,048 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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BG55 OBO is a 2005 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BG55 OBO, 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 BG55 OBO registered?

BG55 OBO is a 2005 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is BG55 OBO safe to buy?

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