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BT55 LYS

2005 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

216,143 mi
Last recorded216,143 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Fusion60,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 LYS
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 216,143 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 207,552 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 195,038 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 195,012 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 185,456 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 178,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 171,876 miles

Both rear shock absorber covers broken

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm tread and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 167,157 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And offside rear 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 167,143 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And offside rear 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 158,774 miles

Both rear shock absorber covers broken

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 150,181 miles

Front tyre nail in centre of tread

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 150,181 miles

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

Front tyre nail in centre of tread

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 139,215 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80/ worn (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 139,215 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer holed / blowing (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80/ worn (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 117,873 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Oct 2015 117,873 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus crack in tyre sidewalls (4.1.E.1)

Offside high level stop light in/op

Pass 29 Sep 2014 102,646 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 91,695 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 78,496 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 67,358 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

FRONT DISCS ARE LIPPED

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Oct 2011 67,358 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

FRONT DISCS ARE LIPPED

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 55,730 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 44,823 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 44,823 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 35,080 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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BT55 LYS is a 2005 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 BT55 LYS, 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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BT55 LYS is a 2005 Ford Fusion, first registered on 26 November 2005.

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