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BJ05 LRL

2005 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

148,367 mi
Last recorded148,367 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Fusion60,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 LRL
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2023 148,367 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rears (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolent (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Wheel bearing slightly noisy both fronts (5.1.3 (b) (i))

both front head lamp beam patterns are faded

Fail 7 Mar 2023 148,364 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rears (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolent (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Wheel bearing slightly noisy both fronts (5.1.3 (b) (i))

both front head lamp beam patterns are faded

Pass 10 Mar 2022 132,429 miles

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

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

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

o/s rear wheel arch corroded.

Pass 11 Aug 2020 128,872 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 125,078 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 119,799 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 114,412 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 108,418 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 100,827 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 92,564 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 87,918 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 75,184 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2011 58,249 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 35,765 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 35,765 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 20,071 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 1,832 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 14,329 miles

n/s/f tyre outer wall slight damage

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 LRL is a 2005 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LRL, 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 LRL is a 2005 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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