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BV05 OTG

2005 Ford Fusion

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

101,465 mi
Last recorded101,465 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Fusion60,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 OTG
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 101,465 miles

water leak

Fail 24 Aug 2024 101,465 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

water leak

Pass 14 Aug 2023 94,587 miles

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

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

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

all front and rear suspension components corroded

offside and nearside rear inner sills corroded

offside and nearside rear shock absorber covers insecure

vehicle appears to have been standing

Fail 14 Aug 2023 94,587 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

all front and rear suspension components corroded

offside and nearside rear inner sills corroded

offside and nearside rear shock absorber covers insecure

vehicle appears to have been standing

Pass 23 Feb 2022 94,185 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear shock absorber cover insecure

all rear brake pipes corroded

corrosion to offside and nearside rear inner sills

Fail 23 Feb 2022 94,185 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear shock absorber cover insecure

all rear brake pipes corroded

corrosion to offside and nearside rear inner sills

Pass 23 Feb 2021 93,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

all front suspension components corroded

nearside and offside front brake pipes corroded also offside rear and nearside rear pipes corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2020 92,882 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front O/S and N/S shock corrosion.

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S and N/S (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 91,080 miles

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 tyre has nail in tread

both front brake pipes behind plastic arch cover corroded

both front headlamp lenses dull

both rear shock absorber covers insecure

gearbox damp

rear chassis corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2018 89,437 miles

Customer informed us centre stop lamp disconnected

Rear Number plate cracked centre

Pass 8 Mar 2017 87,602 miles

Fuel cap plastic cover missing.

High level stop light inop.

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 85,248 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 24 Feb 2016 85,245 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 79,866 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 72,878 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 72,878 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 66,521 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre deteriorated

Fail 27 Feb 2013 66,520 miles

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre deteriorated

Pass 2 Mar 2012 60,696 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Mar 2011 53,782 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 53,782 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 47,670 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 4 Mar 2009 39,545 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 29,929 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 OTG is a 2005 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 OTG, 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 OTG is a 2005 Ford Fusion, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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