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AP08 NLV

2008 Ford Fusion

Orange Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

99,503 mi
Last recorded99,503 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Fusion54,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 NLV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 99,503 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 89,110 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 79,997 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2024 79,997 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 75,323 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2023 75,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 68,824 miles

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

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

Fuel tank exhaust shield insecure

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 5 Aug 2020 53,596 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 53,596 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 46,330 miles

n/s/r tyre close to the limit

o/s/r tyre splitting

Pass 1 Aug 2018 41,590 miles

Central Rear High Level Brake light not working

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 30,412 miles

Slight damage to o/s/f wheel

n/s/r tyre tread wearing uneven on inner edge

o/s/f tyre close to the legal limit

Pass 14 Jun 2016 29,477 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 28,267 miles

damage to o/s/f wheel

n/s/r tyre tread wearing uneven

Pass 17 Jun 2014 26,210 miles

n/s/r tyre tread starting to wear uneven

Pass 12 Jun 2013 23,625 miles

offside front inner drive shaft oil seal leaking

Pass 19 Jun 2012 21,321 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 18,701 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 18,701 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 NLV is a 2008 Ford Fusion in Orange 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 AP08 NLV, 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 NLV is a 2008 Ford Fusion, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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