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BT54 ZMU

2005 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

112,281 mi
Last recorded112,281 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Fusion60,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 ZMU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2025 112,281 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 102,322 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 102,081 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened antiroll bar D bush bracket broken (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 88,834 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2022 79,468 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2022 79,468 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated brake flexi pipe end badly corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2021 74,726 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 73,367 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2020 73,360 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction illuminated (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 70,921 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2019 70,885 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 67,551 miles

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

Coolant level is low

Fuel pipes are corroded

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

Nearside rear tyre outer wall is worn

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 64,127 miles

Both rear brake pipes corroded

Coolant level low

Front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Offside front coil spring is corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2017 64,127 miles

Both rear brake pipes corroded

Coolant level low

Front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front coil spring is corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2016 60,261 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear in places (3.6.B.2c)

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

both head light beam patterns poor (lenses discoloured)

wipers smearing

Pass 3 Nov 2015 57,025 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 57,024 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 48,950 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Pass 10 Jul 2013 40,570 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 33,835 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 31,312 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2011 31,312 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 5 Oct 2010 28,270 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 28,270 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2009 24,753 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 24,753 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 20,517 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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BT54 ZMU is a 2005 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 ZMU, 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 ZMU is a 2005 Ford Fusion, first registered on 13 January 2005.

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