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AJ08 XZH

2008 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

119,260 mi
Last recorded119,260 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Fusion54,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ08 XZH
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 119,260 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 119,105 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 118,451 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 118,451 miles

Offside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2022 118,266 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 117,870 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 116,402 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 111,687 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 102,908 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 May 2017 98,068 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 92,501 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 92,501 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 92,437 miles

o/s wiper blade not cleaning screen 100%

slight damage to front n/plate

Fail 10 Dec 2015 92,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

o/s wiper blade not cleaning screen 100%

slight damage to front n/plate

Pass 6 Feb 2015 84,513 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2014 72,914 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 66,849 miles

EXHAUST BACK BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED.

Pass 14 Sep 2012 51,812 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 35,282 miles

dashboard brake warning light on

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 XZH is a 2008 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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