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BV05 OJF

2005 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

121,915 mi
Last recorded121,915 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Fusion60,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 OJF
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 121,915 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 118,268 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2024 118,267 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords split & cracked to excess (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 114,285 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 114,284 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 110,556 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 110,554 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 110,548 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 108,140 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 108,140 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 105,633 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 103,621 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 101,523 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 101,521 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 99,080 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 95,819 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 87,548 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 87,545 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 77,288 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 77,288 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2011 59,956 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 46,052 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 41,841 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn down to 1.6mm.

Offside rear tyre worn down to 1.95mm

Pass 14 Jan 2009 34,857 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 19 Jan 2008 27,989 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 OJF is a 2005 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 BV05 OJF, 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 BV05 OJF registered?

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

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