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BN05 ULX

2005 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

111,062 mi
Last recorded111,062 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Fusion60,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 ULX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 111,062 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2025 111,043 miles

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 108,314 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 106,242 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2023 106,232 miles

Emissions unable to be completed coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle at 32% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 104,309 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 102,554 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 101,194 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 101,194 miles

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 99,697 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 98,072 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 98,069 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 96,726 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 94,044 miles

All 4 tyres slightly age perished

Centre Front exhaust flexi pipe

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Headlight covers starting to frost slightly.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All 4 tyres approx 3-4mm (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 22 Jun 2016 94,044 miles

All 4 tyres slightly age perished

Centre Front exhaust flexi pipe

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Headlight covers starting to frost slightly.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All 4 tyres approx 3-4mm (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Jul 2015 89,692 miles

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 7 Jul 2015 89,692 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 7 Jul 2014 84,205 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 84,205 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 77,485 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 77,485 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 68,892 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 58,930 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 48,393 miles

Exhaust back box is starting to corrode around rear of box only slight

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 37,849 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Mar 2008 29,905 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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BN05 ULX is a 2005 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BN05 ULX, 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 BN05 ULX registered?

BN05 ULX is a 2005 Ford Fusion, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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