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BJ05 CTE

2005 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

102,994 mi
Last recorded102,994 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Fusion60,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 CTE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2025 102,994 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 99,808 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2025 99,806 miles

Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 96,969 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2024 96,969 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 94,529 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 91,408 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe To Back Box Slight Leak. (6.1.2 (a))

No Reverse Lights.

Pass 5 Feb 2021 88,359 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 86,005 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 81,024 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 76,225 miles

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

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

engine light on

Pass 16 Feb 2017 71,410 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 67,596 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 61,880 miles

offside rear brake pipe corroding

Fail 12 Feb 2015 61,880 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear brake pipe corroding

Pass 12 Feb 2014 56,036 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 51,811 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 47,193 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 42,713 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 37,132 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 30,001 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 23,132 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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BJ05 CTE is a 2005 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BJ05 CTE, 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 BJ05 CTE registered?

BJ05 CTE is a 2005 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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