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BL05 OBP

2005 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

75,716 mi
Last recorded75,716 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Fusion60,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 OBP
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 75,716 miles

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

general corrosion to suspension

Fail 7 Jul 2026 75,688 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

general corrosion to suspension

Pass 11 Jul 2025 72,798 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slip slight leak of cv grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

general corrosion underside

Fail 11 Jul 2025 72,798 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slip slight leak of cv grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

general corrosion underside

Pass 17 Jul 2024 70,274 miles

Alternator/Serpentine belt frayed

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

Fail 17 Jul 2024 70,274 miles

Alternator/Serpentine belt frayed

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 68,231 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 11 Jul 2023 68,221 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade split/defective (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 65,565 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (N/s and O/s) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (N/s and O/s) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2022 65,546 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (N/s and O/s) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (N/s and O/s) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 63,551 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jul 2021 63,551 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 61,646 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose close to anti roll bar

Fail 3 Jul 2020 61,646 miles

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

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose close to anti roll bar

Pass 19 Jul 2019 59,683 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively face both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose close to anti roll bar

Pass 15 Jun 2018 56,408 miles

at time of test all rear seats are reclined

Fail 15 Jun 2018 56,408 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements not laminated and faded (0.1 (d))

at time of test all rear seats are reclined

Pass 12 Jun 2017 53,117 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 51,005 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 47,164 miles

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

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

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 12 Jun 2014 44,178 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 39,686 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 34,353 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 34,353 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 30,005 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 30,005 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 25,592 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 21,377 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 12,796 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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BL05 OBP is a 2005 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 BL05 OBP, 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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BL05 OBP is a 2005 Ford Fusion, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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