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BL54 RLX

2005 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

124,623 mi
Last recorded124,623 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Fusion60,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 RLX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 124,623 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

sill backing panel areas corroded, not to excess

Fail 2 Feb 2026 124,623 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

sill backing panel areas corroded, not to excess

Pass 27 Jan 2025 115,905 miles

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

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 100,426 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 84,482 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 69,941 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 56,779 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 48,845 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 48,413 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction chip in screen (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear starting to crack due to age

Pass 29 Sep 2017 47,071 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 45,031 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 43,025 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 40,491 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 37,678 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 34,143 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 31,495 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 28,629 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 25,780 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 25,780 miles

Nearside Front 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 6 Oct 2008 23,246 miles

n/s/f tyre low on outer edge

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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BL54 RLX is a 2005 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BL54 RLX, 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 BL54 RLX registered?

BL54 RLX is a 2005 Ford Fusion, first registered on 13 January 2005.

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