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BG56 VYP

2006 Ford Fusion

Purple Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

109,279 mi
Last recorded109,279 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Fusion58,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 VYP
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 109,279 miles

rust slight corrosion to steering, suspension, body and chassis items

Fail 27 May 2026 109,271 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

rust slight corrosion to steering, suspension, body and chassis items

Pass 5 Jun 2025 100,698 miles
Fail 21 May 2025 100,682 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 21 May 2024 96,348 miles
Fail 17 May 2024 96,339 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak

Pass 22 Jun 2023 78,595 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 78,547 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 64,611 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2022 64,608 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut to inner tyre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre cracking / perishing and worn on edge advise replacement

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured amber bulb fading (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 58,571 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 58,569 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 56,101 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2018 51,892 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

rear exhaust mount corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2017 47,819 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2016 44,289 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 40,977 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 38,183 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 33,215 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 26,862 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jan 2011 15,761 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 2,652 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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BG56 VYP is a 2006 Ford Fusion in Purple with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2006 Ford Fusion models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 58,954 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 BG56 VYP, 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 20 years old, this Ford Fusion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BG56 VYP is a 2006 Ford Fusion, first registered on 6 December 2006.

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