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AO08 RAY

2008 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

139,004 mi
Last recorded139,004 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Fusion54,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 RAY
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 139,004 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi Joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 May 2026 139,002 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi Joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2025 128,634 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2024 118,806 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2024 118,806 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 108,948 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 99,153 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 89,190 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine has slight oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe has slight corrosion where marked. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 May 2021 89,190 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine has slight oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe has slight corrosion where marked. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 May 2020 81,182 miles
Fail 15 May 2020 81,182 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2019 72,859 miles

Coolant leak thermostat

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

Pass 9 May 2018 63,111 miles
Fail 5 May 2018 63,111 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 May 2017 55,053 miles

condensation in rear lamps

wear on brake pedal rubber

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 May 2016 46,779 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 38,643 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 31,122 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 24,070 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 15,633 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 1 Jun 2012 15,633 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 24 May 2011 5,265 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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AO08 RAY is a 2008 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AO08 RAY, 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 RAY is a 2008 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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