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BK55 VAV

2005 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

106,899 mi
Last recorded106,899 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Fusion60,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 VAV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 106,899 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 105,091 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2023 105,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 102,239 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 102,239 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 97,317 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2021 97,317 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 93,698 miles

Cracks in both offside tyres

Pass 30 Sep 2019 89,629 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 84,203 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 78,493 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 73,421 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 73,417 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 70,087 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 70,084 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 66,937 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Oct 2013 63,357 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 57,949 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 44,048 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 44,046 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 30,661 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 28,095 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 23,801 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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BK55 VAV is a 2005 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 BK55 VAV, 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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What year was BK55 VAV registered?

BK55 VAV is a 2005 Ford Fusion, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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