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AJ08 XLY

2008 Ford Fusion

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Ford Fusion54,574 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ08 XLY
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2024

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Corrosion to underside including subframe, axle and suspension components

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 62,610 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2023 62,606 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 57,416 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

handbrake travel

Fail 18 Jan 2022 57,401 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

handbrake travel

Pass 9 Feb 2021 49,992 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2021 49,992 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 46,402 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under body corrosion

Fail 10 Mar 2020 46,400 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under body corrosion

Pass 23 Mar 2019 42,635 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2019 42,635 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2018 40,111 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 36,952 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 36,952 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre section. (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 35,408 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 32,951 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 30,728 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 28,451 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 27,110 miles

backbox starting to corrode

Pass 28 Feb 2012 21,932 miles

oil leak on sump pan seal

Pass 15 Feb 2011 18,421 miles

slight corrosion on discs (starting to go black)

Fail 15 Feb 2011 18,421 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight corrosion on discs (starting to go black)

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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AJ08 XLY is a 2008 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AJ08 XLY, 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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AJ08 XLY is a 2008 Ford Fusion, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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