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AP08 FTY

2008 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

191,204 mi
Last recorded191,204 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Fusion54,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 FTY
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 191,204 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

General underbody corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jul 2025 175,906 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both ide (4.1.4 (b))

General under body corroded

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear bumper is damage

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

Fail 3 Jul 2025 175,906 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both ide (4.1.4 (b))

General under body corroded

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear bumper is damage

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 150,166 miles

General under body corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2024 150,166 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

General under body corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 130,624 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 130,623 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2022 124,901 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 124,900 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 118,268 miles

REAR AXLE BUSHES SLIGHT DETERIATION

Fail 1 Jul 2021 118,260 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

REAR AXLE BUSHES SLIGHT DETERIATION

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 112,689 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 104,979 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHT PERISHING

SLIGHT OIL LEAK ON GEARBOX

Fail 21 Jun 2019 104,979 miles

Exhaust system insecure REAR BACK BOX HANGER (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working NEARSIDE REAR (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working OFFSIDE REAR (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHT PERISHING

SLIGHT OIL LEAK ON GEARBOX

Pass 27 Jun 2018 96,746 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2018 96,746 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear hanger corrded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 84,229 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 74,701 miles

Nearside Rear (Nail in near side rear tyre)pass/advise

Fail 5 Jul 2016 74,701 miles

Nearside Rear (Nail in near side rear tyre)pass/advise

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 65,390 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

condensation n/s/r lamp

warning light indicating passenger door open but ok

Pass 15 Jul 2014 50,446 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 34,733 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 28,284 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 21,963 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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AP08 FTY is a 2008 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AP08 FTY, 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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AP08 FTY is a 2008 Ford Fusion, first registered on 9 August 2008.

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