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BL55 AWM

2005 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

76,528 mi
Last recorded76,528 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Fusion60,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 AWM
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 76,528 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Nov 2023 71,882 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Nov 2022 68,640 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 68,640 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 63,079 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 60,943 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp lenses Fogged - beginning to affect beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres scrubbing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 55,906 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both outer lenses 'fogged' - pattern still visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play very slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 53,019 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp lenses 'fogged' (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2019 53,019 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp lenses 'fogged' (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 50,435 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 50,435 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front door strap loose

Pass 13 Oct 2017 47,177 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box corroded (7.1.2)

Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 44,029 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 44,029 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 40,387 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 37,026 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 37,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 31,594 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 26,900 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Nov 2012 26,900 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 20,489 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 20,489 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 15,308 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 10,083 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 6,157 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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BL55 AWM is a 2005 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 BL55 AWM, 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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BL55 AWM is a 2005 Ford Fusion, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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