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AO09 LBJ

2009 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

90,969 mi
Last recorded90,969 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Fusion51,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 LBJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 90,969 miles

Rear coil springs corroded.

Surface corrosion to steering and suspension.

Fail 5 Aug 2026 90,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear coil springs corroded.

Surface corrosion to steering and suspension.

Pass 18 Aug 2025 89,671 miles

General corrosion to suspension

Pass 23 Aug 2024 88,583 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 87,080 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2023 87,078 miles

Drive belt excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front arms (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 84,628 miles

Engine radiator bleed valve broken

Nearside Front Upper Noise from suspension but no free play found

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 79,499 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 74,165 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2to3mm left (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm left (5.2.3 (e))

both rear coil springs rusting

Pass 12 Aug 2019 69,179 miles

near side rear tyre getting low 3mm

off side front to rear brake pipe rusting at rear

Fail 12 Aug 2019 69,179 miles

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

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

near side rear tyre getting low 3mm

off side front to rear brake pipe rusting at rear

Pass 16 Aug 2018 64,895 miles

slight rust on off side front to rear brake pipe

small rust on both rear coil springs

Pass 25 Aug 2017 63,275 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 63,275 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 58,948 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 56,806 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2015 56,764 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Rear brake light not working not sure if unit wired in

Offside Rear water in rear light unit / lights working ok at time of test

Pass 5 Sep 2014 53,162 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 43,761 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 33,198 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 33,198 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 31,925 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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AO09 LBJ is a 2009 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2009 Ford Fusion models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 51,247 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 AO09 LBJ, 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 17 years old, this Ford Fusion is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AO09 LBJ is a 2009 Ford Fusion, first registered on 20 April 2009.

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