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AO08 UZA

2008 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

66,579 mi
Last recorded66,579 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Fusion54,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 UZA
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 66,579 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2025 66,579 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 62,579 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 62,575 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2023 55,336 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 46,998 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))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 40,032 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 34,896 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 28,844 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 24,049 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated / cracked

Pass 17 Mar 2017 23,246 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 22,698 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 22,698 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 Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

OSR tyre slightly perished

Pass 17 Mar 2015 21,371 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low and is cracked/perished

nearside rear tyre is cracked/perished

offside front tyre is wearing low and is cracked/perished

offside rear tyre is cracked/perished

Pass 18 Mar 2014 19,788 miles

all 4 tyres badly perished

osf wiper blade damaged

Pass 15 Mar 2013 18,429 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 15,787 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 15,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 11,990 miles

n/s/f,o/s/f,n/s/r+o/s/r tyres cracking

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 UZA is a 2008 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol 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 UZA, 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 UZA is a 2008 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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