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AO09 XEJ

2009 Ford Fusion

Red Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

157,408 mi
Last recorded157,408 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Fusion51,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 XEJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 157,408 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2026 157,408 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 153,802 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 147,419 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive nearside driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2024 147,400 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive nearside driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 141,107 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 135,098 miles

both rear tyres perished

extensive chassis corrosion noted

front brake judder noted & discs showing wear

n/s handbrake performance low

o/s/r brake pipe showing corrosion

oil leaks noted/close to limit

Fail 10 Dec 2021 135,096 miles

Emissions not tested due to major exhaust blows (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb faded (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

both rear tyres perished

extensive chassis corrosion noted

front brake judder noted & discs showing wear

n/s handbrake performance low

o/s/r brake pipe showing corrosion

oil leaks noted/close to limit

Pass 1 Dec 2020 131,055 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

areas of chassis showing corrossion

both rear tyres perished

exhaust heatshield insecure

o/s/r brake pipe showing corrossion

oil leak noted-just mot legal

rear silencer heavy corrossion noted

Fail 30 Nov 2020 131,051 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

areas of chassis showing corrossion

both rear tyres perished

exhaust heatshield insecure

front discs very poor,causing judder-advise replace

o/s/r brake pipe showing corrossion

oil leak noted-just mot legal

rear silencer heavy corrossion noted

Pass 3 Dec 2019 125,633 miles

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft to gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

The Exhaust is rubbing on the heat shield and under body.

Fail 3 Dec 2019 125,633 miles

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft to gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

The Exhaust is rubbing on the heat shield and under body.

Pass 29 Nov 2018 119,381 miles

Exhaust heat shield is rubbing on the exhaust pipe.

Front Tracking Is out of Adjustment.

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))

Fail 29 Nov 2018 119,381 miles

Exhaust heat shield is rubbing on the exhaust pipe.

Front Tracking Is out of Adjustment.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 118,139 miles

Exhaust heat shield rubbing on Exhaust.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60x15 h (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 118,139 miles

Exhaust heat shield rubbing on Exhaust.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60x15 h (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 108,751 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 99,017 miles

Number plate and Bumper damaged.

The Exhaust is rubbing on the heat shield.

Fail 1 Aug 2016 99,014 miles

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

Number plate and Bumper damaged.

The Exhaust is rubbing on the heat shield.

Pass 25 Jul 2015 84,128 miles

high level brake light not working.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front brake is grabbing slightly.

Pass 17 Jul 2014 71,147 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 63,549 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 63,549 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 28 Aug 2012 57,579 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 57,579 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 XEJ is a 2009 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XEJ, 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 XEJ is a 2009 Ford Fusion, first registered on 16 July 2009.

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