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BV05 BYW

2005 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

161,935 mi
Last recorded161,935 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Fusion60,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 BYW
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2023 161,935 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 142,354 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 121,136 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Bottom of Engine Covered in Oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 121,136 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Bottom of Engine Covered in Oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 101,829 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 101,829 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2019 92,134 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2019 92,134 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 81,004 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 75,695 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 72,743 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 72,743 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 69,337 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 64,910 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 60,528 miles

O/S/FRONT BRAKE CALIPER CLIP MISSING

Pass 17 Feb 2012 56,305 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 50,317 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 42,937 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 33,021 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 25,006 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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BV05 BYW is a 2005 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BV05 BYW, 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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BV05 BYW is a 2005 Ford Fusion, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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