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BT55 MFE

2005 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

95,457 mi
Last recorded95,457 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Fusion60,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 MFE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 95,457 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 92,672 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 88,460 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2023 88,460 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 88,273 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2023 88,273 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Oct 2022 84,259 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 84,259 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 80,502 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 77,250 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 73,696 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2019 73,695 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working BOTH (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 69,914 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 26 Oct 2018 69,914 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 64,943 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 61,455 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 55,728 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance both (1.2.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 50,200 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 44,084 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 37,003 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 37,003 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 cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 30,408 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 23,651 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 23,651 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 16,691 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 16,691 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 9,363 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 9,363 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 MFE is a 2005 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 MFE, 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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What year was BT55 MFE registered?

BT55 MFE is a 2005 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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