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AO08 XJG

2008 Ford Fusion

Orange Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

41,056 mi
Last recorded41,056 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Fusion54,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 XJG
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 41,056 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2026 41,056 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 39,325 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 39,325 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 37,829 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 37,828 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 36,657 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 34,977 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 33,313 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 31,381 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 29,651 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 29,651 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 27,396 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 25,986 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 22,893 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 19,835 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 15,714 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 13,897 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 10,784 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Apr 2012 9,346 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 7,909 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 XJG is a 2008 Ford Fusion in Orange with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 XJG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO08 XJG registered?

AO08 XJG is a 2008 Ford Fusion, first registered on 21 May 2008.

Is AO08 XJG safe to buy?

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