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AJ08 XWL

2008 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

96,256 mi
Last recorded96,256 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Fusion54,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ08 XWL
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 96,256 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both lower front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

slight knock from steering rack . no play detected

Fail 14 Oct 2025 96,256 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both lower front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

slight knock from steering rack . no play detected

Pass 10 Oct 2024 87,675 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear axle mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2024 87,675 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear axle mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 79,431 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

interior mirror not fitted

rear bumper ends damaged and loose

Fail 27 Oct 2023 79,427 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft bearing excessively worn support bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

interior mirror not fitted

rear bumper ends damaged and loose

Pass 17 Oct 2022 72,446 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top nut submerged in water under bonnet (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear axle mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside rear bumper damaged and loose

Fail 17 Oct 2022 72,446 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear axle mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside rear bumper damaged and loose

Pass 12 Oct 2021 68,765 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 68,765 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 66,754 miles

o/s mirror casing deteriorated

Pass 25 Oct 2019 58,874 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear slight damage to bumper

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

central brake light inoperative

Pass 17 Oct 2018 53,543 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 47,133 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2017 47,133 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 40,714 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 40,714 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp brake light dim side light bright (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 36,468 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 30,012 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 22,049 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 22,019 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 18,174 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 13,877 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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AJ08 XWL is a 2008 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc 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 AJ08 XWL, 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 XWL is a 2008 Ford Fusion, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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