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BT05 LSE

2005 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,614 mi
Last recorded119,614 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Fusion60,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 LSE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 119,614 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle has general surface corrosion

Pass 11 Jun 2024 116,672 miles

Headlights deteriorated

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 112,447 miles

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

headlights deteriorated

Pass 15 Jun 2022 107,883 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2022 107,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 104,188 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2021 104,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlights deteriorated

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 100,343 miles

Headlights deteriorated

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

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

coolant leak

Fail 22 Jun 2020 100,343 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Headlights deteriorated

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

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

coolant leak

Pass 26 Jun 2019 97,064 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2019 97,064 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 93,213 miles

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

Headlights deteriorated

Nearside 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))

n/s rear seat belt buckle deteriorated

o/s rear Tyre perished

Fail 22 Jun 2018 93,213 miles

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

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

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

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

Headlights deteriorated

Nearside 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))

n/s rear seat belt buckle deteriorated

o/s rear Tyre perished

Pass 20 Jun 2017 88,860 miles

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

Headlights deteriorated

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

n/s wiper blade split

outer edge of front tyres slightly worn

Pass 20 Jun 2016 84,592 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

coolant leak

coolant level low

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2015 79,288 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2015 79,286 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Coolant leak

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

coolant level low

Pass 6 Jun 2014 71,825 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 71,825 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 65,052 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 65,052 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 59,653 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 59,653 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 9 Jun 2011 54,473 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 54,473 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Jun 2010 49,675 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 49,675 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 45,385 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Jun 2009 45,385 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ADVISE DAMAGE ON N/SIDE MIRROR

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 May 2008 39,853 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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BT05 LSE is a 2005 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BT05 LSE, 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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BT05 LSE is a 2005 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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