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BJ05 LRE

2005 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,498 mi
Last recorded104,498 miles
Recorded on11 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Fusion60,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 LRE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2019 104,498 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 98,161 miles

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

both headlights distorted

wipers smearing

Fail 11 Apr 2018 98,161 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

both headlights distorted

coolant level low

wipers smearing

Pass 11 Apr 2017 85,850 miles

Front both tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre close to sidewall ()

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged bent (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 85,850 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front both tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre close to sidewall ()

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged bent (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 83,043 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 83,005 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 78,712 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 73,374 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2014 73,374 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 70,852 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 65,396 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)

Fail 27 Apr 2012 65,374 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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 28 Apr 2011 60,019 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 51,291 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 51,291 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 38,137 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 27,226 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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BJ05 LRE is a 2005 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BJ05 LRE, 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 LRE is a 2005 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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