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BL54 RLZ

2005 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

69,779 mi
Last recorded69,779 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Fusion60,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 RLZ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2020 69,779 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle spring (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 69,106 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 69,105 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded feed (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 67,715 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2018 67,714 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 65,699 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 63,413 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 63,413 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 60,886 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 58,504 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 58,504 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 9 Jan 2014 56,091 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 56,091 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 52,064 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 48,545 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 44,180 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 37,993 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 33,244 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 26,722 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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BL54 RLZ is a 2005 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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