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BJ05 HCL

2005 Ford Fusion

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

100,751 mi
Last recorded100,751 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Fusion60,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 HCL
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 100,751 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper bearing slightly seized

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

center heatshield insecure above exhaust

Pass 22 May 2025 96,670 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 20 May 2025 96,669 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test from interior mirror ()

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 92,751 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly corrodded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2023 90,189 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner slightly corrodded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 87,440 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2022 87,440 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 85,100 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge ware/ 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge ware/ 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 May 2021 85,100 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Corrodded and leaking around bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective Lens deterated (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge ware/ 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge ware/ 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2020 82,146 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge ware 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 14 May 2020 82,146 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge ware 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 79,201 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 75,801 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 70,431 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 70,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 64,976 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 61,713 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 54,608 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 46,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres have slightly uneven tyre wear

offside front tyre and both rear tyres have perished outer side walls

Pass 19 Apr 2013 46,717 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres have slightly uneven tyre wear

offside front tyre and both rear tyres have perished outer side walls

Pass 19 Apr 2012 39,368 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 34,345 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 30,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 30,055 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 25,501 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 20,072 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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 HCL is a 2005 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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

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