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BT54 VCX

2005 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

76,319 mi
Last recorded76,319 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Fusion60,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 VCX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 76,319 miles

Both dip beam patterns just meets requirements

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2018 76,319 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both dip beam patterns just meets requirements

Nearside Front 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 18 Jan 2017 68,132 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 63,922 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 59,499 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 59,497 miles

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 55,211 miles

Nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged but not showing canvas.

Pass 25 Jan 2013 51,374 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 25 Jan 2013 51,374 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 27 Jan 2012 47,623 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 47,597 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 41,696 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 24 Jan 2011 41,695 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 34,911 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 27,121 miles

Rear registration plate slightly loose

Pass 25 Jan 2008 19,650 miles

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

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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BT54 VCX is a 2005 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BT54 VCX, 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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BT54 VCX is a 2005 Ford Fusion, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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