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BV05 OFB

2005 Ford Fusion

Gold Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

107,987 mi
Last recorded107,987 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Fusion60,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 OFB
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2020 107,987 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

high level stop light not working

Fail 25 Feb 2020 107,709 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction mil on (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced on both sides (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on both sides wearing thin on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Feb 2019 95,992 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking and out of shape

Pass 6 Mar 2018 87,248 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 87,247 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 86,077 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 84,623 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 81,450 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 79,110 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 77,411 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 77,411 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 72,747 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 65,446 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 53,061 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 39,704 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 27 Feb 2008 31,229 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 OFB is a 2005 Ford Fusion in Gold with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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