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BV05 OTU

2005 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

89,049 mi
Last recorded89,049 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Fusion60,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 OTU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 89,049 miles

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

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

both rear inner sills has corrosion but not seriously weakened.

various suspension components cover in under sill paint.

Pass 13 May 2025 78,463 miles

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

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

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

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

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

suspected slight fuel leak. (Not dripping)

Pass 13 May 2024 67,024 miles

Central Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Lower Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front exhaust/engine has slight noise.

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

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

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

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front inner brake pads wearing.

Pass 18 May 2023 55,048 miles

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

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

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

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

both front inner brake pads starting to wear but not excessive.

Pass 16 May 2022 42,852 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 1 Jun 2021 40,052 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 39,547 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has slight cracking to the tread

Pass 17 May 2019 37,801 miles

Front tyres cracking.

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

Offside Rear Cracking

Pass 16 May 2018 35,374 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 33,087 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 30,795 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 28,198 miles

No smoke reading due to low emisions

Pass 2 Jun 2014 24,755 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 23,618 miles

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

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

o/s/r n/s/r and o/s/f tyres perishing

Pass 12 Jun 2012 23,004 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 21,995 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 21,130 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 19,626 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 17,408 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 17,408 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 OTU is a 2005 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 OTU, 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 OTU registered?

BV05 OTU is a 2005 Ford Fusion, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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