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BJ55 MHL

2005 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,817 mi
Last recorded159,817 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Fusion60,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 MHL
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 159,817 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged slightly bent (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split & slight leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight knock on rocking steering ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small split & slight leak (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine & gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

PAS fluid on min level

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

Rear Coil spring corroded & top mount brackets (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/F & N/S/F rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn low in inner edges & N/S/R slightly worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front brake hose unions slightly bent at caliper end

front bumper crash bar slightly corroded

fuel tank heat shield slightly insecure only held on one mount

windscreen wiper linkage slightly worn

Fail 10 Sep 2025 159,817 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged slightly bent (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split & slight leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight knock on rocking steering ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small split & slight leak (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine & gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

PAS fluid on min level

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

Rear Coil spring corroded & top mount brackets (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/F & N/S/F rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn low in inner edges & N/S/R slightly worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

both front brake hose unions slightly bent at caliper end

front bumper crash bar slightly corroded

fuel tank heat shield slightly insecure only held on one mount

windscreen wiper linkage slightly worn

Pass 9 Oct 2024 151,288 miles

both rear axle bushes are cracking

Fail 23 Sep 2024 151,270 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Axle mounting (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Axle mounting (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust heatshield insecure

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 134,398 miles

Central central heat shield loose

Nearside Front Outer front n/s outer bumper showing signs of damage

little reserve travel in handbrake

oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2021 129,956 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle pin bush **borderline** (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect **borderline** (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil **borderline** (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle pin bush **borderline** (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 126,759 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect **borderline** (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre valve stem perished

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect **borderline** (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 123,464 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 119,293 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock dust cover loose

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

additional stop lamp not working

Pass 20 Oct 2017 115,794 miles

Additional stop lamp not working

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Gearbox oil leak

Fail 19 Oct 2017 115,794 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Additional stop lamp not working

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Gearbox oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2016 111,366 miles

Additional stop lamp not working

Both front tyres wearing bald on inner edges

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Oct 2015 105,947 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 105,947 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 185/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 99,399 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 99,399 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 92,631 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 92,624 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 81,570 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 65,704 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 52,725 miles

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 5 Jan 2010 38,485 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 35,828 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 27,043 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 MHL is a 2005 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 MHL, 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 MHL is a 2005 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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