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BG55 RHX

2005 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

146,313 mi
Last recorded146,313 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Fusion60,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 RHX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2023 146,313 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 132,387 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2022 132,387 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 118,601 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 105,100 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 102,297 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 97,560 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 97,546 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil filler cap missing

Pass 20 Nov 2017 87,850 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 75,090 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 57,126 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 55,567 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2013 50,554 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 50,554 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 45,382 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 40,198 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 40,198 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside front abs wiring insecure!

Pass 23 Sep 2010 34,331 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 29,412 miles

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

blow from manifould

Fail 13 Oct 2009 29,412 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

blow from manifould

Fail 20 Oct 2008 24,004 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 24,004 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 RHX is a 2005 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 RHX, 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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BG55 RHX is a 2005 Ford Fusion, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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