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AO08 LGJ

2008 Ford Fusion

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

140,323 mi
Last recorded140,323 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Fusion54,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 LGJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2026 140,323 miles

Front Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2025 133,066 miles

Both rear lights have condensation

General corrosion to all suspension

Offside front outer cv boot perished

Offside mirror damaged

Slight splitting to both front wishbone rear bushes

Wipers poor

Fail 18 Sep 2025 133,066 miles

Both rear lights have condensation

General corrosion to all suspension

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

Offside front outer cv boot perished

Offside mirror damaged

Slight splitting to both front wishbone rear bushes

Wipers poor

Pass 4 Sep 2024 122,806 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 117,068 miles

Offside Front Upper 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))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 114,507 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 26 Sep 2022 114,507 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 112,339 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2021 112,330 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (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))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 111,000 miles

Front brake imbalance on limit advise adjustment or repair

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2019 107,292 miles

Rear springs corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2018 99,566 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 89,964 miles

Rear tyre treads starting to crack

Pass 19 Sep 2016 77,973 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 57,920 miles

rear exhaust in poor condition advise replacement

Pass 6 Mar 2014 51,837 miles

nail in nearside front tyre

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Mar 2013 43,045 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 34,287 miles

nail in offside front tyre

nearside rear tyre on 2mm

tyre treads cracked

Pass 18 Mar 2011 24,169 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 LGJ is a 2008 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,560cc 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 AO08 LGJ, 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 LGJ is a 2008 Ford Fusion, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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