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AO08 TWE

2008 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Ford Fusion54,574 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 TWE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2022

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

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

Nearside Front 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 6 Mar 2021

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

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2021

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2020

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

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2020

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 17 Jan 2019

Central Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Central Front oil slight leak

Nearside Rear Inner Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Jun 2017

Central Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Jun 2016 84,174 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 71,573 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 May 2014 60,178 miles
Fail 24 May 2014 60,178 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2013 48,097 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2012 37,052 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 27,158 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

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 TWE is a 2008 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 TWE, 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 TWE is a 2008 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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