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BV05 HGG

2005 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

133,999 mi
Last recorded133,999 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Fusion60,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 HGG
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 133,999 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear lower inner under sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

gearbox dipstick missing

rear exhaust heat sheild insecure

Fail 19 Feb 2026 133,924 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake pipe conection on ABS pump (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear lower inner under sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

gearbox dipstick missing

rear exhaust heat sheild insecure

Pass 20 Mar 2025 132,709 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2025 132,704 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high idle speed 1800 rpm (8.2.1.2 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear axle attachment bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected white light showing through damaged lens (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 120,319 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2023 116,660 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2022 109,205 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2021 100,994 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 93,024 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 82,883 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 73,628 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

near side rear tyre out of shape

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 10 May 2018 73,628 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

near side rear tyre out of shape

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 11 May 2017 67,015 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 67,015 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2016 62,867 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 62,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 55,645 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 49,495 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 43,026 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 36,742 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 30,321 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 30,295 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 23,341 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 16,167 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 11,591 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 HGG is a 2005 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc 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 HGG, 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 HGG is a 2005 Ford Fusion, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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