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BJ55 XOT

2005 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

165,635 mi
Last recorded165,635 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Fusion60,704 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 XOT
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2022 165,635 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both by inner platic cover (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 159,771 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 154,571 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 146,650 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 139,169 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 136,790 miles

Exhaust corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2017 136,790 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2016 122,094 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 122,094 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 104,296 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 Jul 2015 104,296 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 86,337 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front discs worn and lipped

Fail 26 Jul 2014 86,337 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

front discs worn and lipped

Pass 1 Aug 2013 67,926 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 56,367 miles

driveshaft center bearing rough

Fail 15 Nov 2011 56,367 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

driveshaft center bearing rough

Pass 3 Nov 2010 40,966 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 27,749 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 13,392 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 13,392 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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 XOT is a 2005 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XOT, 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 XOT is a 2005 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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