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BN55 FMU

2005 Ford Fusion

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

130,752 mi
Last recorded130,752 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Fusion60,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 FMU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 130,752 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

all metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

bad oil leak

Pass 1 May 2018 128,623 miles

DIFFERENT ASPECT RATIO TYRES FITTED TO FRONT AND REAR.

Nearside Rear TO FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE, METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded TO WHEEL CYLINDER. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Apr 2018 128,612 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

DIFFERENT ASPECT RATIO TYRES FITTED TO FRONT AND REAR.

Nearside Rear TO FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE, METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded TO WHEEL CYLINDER. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 May 2017 126,462 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak OIL FILTER AREA ()

Pass 24 May 2016 124,291 miles

Nearside Rear SEAT BELT NOT CHECKED DUE TO CHILD SEAT FITTED.

REAR SILENCER CORRODING

Fail 24 May 2016 124,291 miles

Nearside Rear SEAT BELT NOT CHECKED DUE TO CHILD SEAT FITTED.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

REAR SILENCER CORRODING

Pass 2 May 2015 114,938 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 2 May 2015 114,938 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 22 May 2014 106,246 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust deteriorated

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 4 May 2013 97,766 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 90,015 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2012 90,015 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 81,744 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 81,741 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 80,210 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 68,680 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 53,884 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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BN55 FMU is a 2005 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BN55 FMU, 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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BN55 FMU is a 2005 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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