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AO08 DVJ

2008 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

90,559 mi
Last recorded90,559 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Fusion54,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 DVJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 90,559 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 89,751 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2024 89,751 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 88,481 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 86,506 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 84,703 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 83,489 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 83,489 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) not working both outer (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 82,512 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 82,512 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 78,946 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 74,210 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 68,552 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 62,422 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 55,348 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 55,348 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 48,876 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 41,209 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 41,209 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 33,723 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 28,559 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 27,429 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)

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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AO08 DVJ is a 2008 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2008 Ford Fusion models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 54,574 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 AO08 DVJ, 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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AO08 DVJ is a 2008 Ford Fusion, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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