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AF08 NLY

2008 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

128,849 mi
Last recorded128,849 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Fusion54,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 NLY
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2025 128,849 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2025 128,849 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 123,374 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 113,985 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 113,984 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 104,203 miles

Central Front mirror missing

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm mounting corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm mounting corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 nsr osr ()

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair rear footbrake both side (1.2.1 (c))

boot open message on dash when boot closed.

power steering fluid low

Fail 5 Aug 2021 104,203 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front mirror missing

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm mounting corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm mounting corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 nsr osr ()

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair rear footbrake both side (1.2.1 (c))

boot open message on dash when boot closed.

power steering fluid low

Pass 10 Aug 2020 97,809 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2020 97,809 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 91,987 miles

BOTH Front Tyres worn heavily around edges, due to Underinflation.

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Interior Rear View Mirror missing.

Rear Wiper Blade split.

Pass 2 May 2018 81,953 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2018 81,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 74,598 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% showing white (1.1.A.3b)

Rear wiper not clear screen

Fail 10 Apr 2017 74,598 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported and rubber deteriorated (7.1.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% showing white (1.1.A.3b)

Rear wiper not clear screen

middle heat shield loose

oil low

Pass 6 Apr 2016 67,894 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 62,355 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

nearside rear tyre perished

rear heat sheild insecure

Pass 3 Apr 2014 55,744 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 55,744 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 43,102 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 43,102 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 31,527 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 26,282 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 24,578 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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AF08 NLY is a 2008 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2008 Ford Fusion models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 54,574 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 AF08 NLY, 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 18 years old, this Ford Fusion is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AF08 NLY is a 2008 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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