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BJ55 MBU

2005 Ford Fusion

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,004 mi
Last recorded67,004 miles
Recorded on20 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Fusion60,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 MBU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2023 67,004 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 May 2023 67,004 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 57,027 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Apr 2022 57,027 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 53,544 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 49,762 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 46,659 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

N/S/F , O/S/F AND O/S/R TYRES WEARING CLOSE TO THE WEAR INDICATORS

Pass 1 Nov 2017 43,615 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 40,976 miles

O/S/R TYRE WEARING LOW ON TREAD

Pass 21 Oct 2015 37,525 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 33,951 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 33,951 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 6 Nov 2013 29,381 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 29,381 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 24,748 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

O/S/F , AND N/S/R TYRES WORN LOW DOWN TO WEAR INDICATORS

O/S/R TYRE HAS A PLUGGED REPAIR

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 20,474 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 17,980 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 14,139 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2009 14,139 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 9,916 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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BJ55 MBU is a 2005 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BJ55 MBU, 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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BJ55 MBU is a 2005 Ford Fusion, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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