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BL05 UMC

2005 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

125,464 mi
Last recorded125,464 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Fusion60,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 UMC
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2025 125,464 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced faint pattern (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced faint pattern (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 120,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear chassis legs rusty

Rear exhaust mountimg corr/missing

Pass 31 Jul 2023 112,792 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper s/a bolt rusty

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

Rear chassis legs surface rust

Fail 31 Jul 2023 112,792 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded centre (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper s/a bolt rusty

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

Rear chassis legs surface rust

Pass 7 Sep 2022 105,083 miles

Offside Front top s/a nut rusty

Fail 7 Sep 2022 105,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front top s/a nut rusty

Pass 13 Sep 2021 96,977 miles

Nearside Front top mounting nut rusty

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 88,420 miles

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019
Pass 15 Aug 2018 73,834 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Aug 2018 73,834 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen x2 (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Aug 2017 64,324 miles

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

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

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

headlights have poor beam images

Pass 6 Sep 2016 55,684 miles

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

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

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

offside headlight has a poor beam image

Pass 5 Aug 2015 46,507 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 46,502 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 40,805 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 40,805 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 32,517 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 26,584 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 19,297 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 16,798 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 13,303 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 10,137 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 UMC is a 2005 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,596cc 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 BL05 UMC, 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 UMC is a 2005 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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