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BV05 CAO

2005 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

72,511 mi
Last recorded72,511 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Fusion60,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 72,511 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2025 72,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2024 68,641 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 65,308 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 65,306 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 63,166 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 63,164 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 61,675 miles

both front tyres cracking 195/60/15

Pass 2 Nov 2020 60,408 miles

oil leak from offside driveshaft seal

Pass 31 Oct 2019 59,111 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 59,111 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 56,350 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 56,350 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 52,762 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 48,203 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 44,048 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 39,740 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 35,031 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 35,030 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 31,271 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 26,664 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 24,123 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 21,853 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 18,592 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 14,692 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 CAO 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 76%.

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 CAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV05 CAO registered?

BV05 CAO is a 2005 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is BV05 CAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV05 CAO shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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