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AP08 RPY

2008 Ford Fusion

Orange Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

96,526 mi
Last recorded96,526 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Fusion54,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 RPY
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 96,526 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 80,281 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished sidewalls + cracked edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 60,491 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all x 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jun 2023 60,460 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all x 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 43,910 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive o/s driveshaft seal weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all x 4 perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 43,910 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive o/s driveshaft seal weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all x 4 perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 40,433 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 40,433 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 39,284 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 38,214 miles

Nearside Rear Moisture/water ingress in light cluster, no effect on emitted light

Sill covers fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Fail 18 Jun 2019 38,214 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Moisture/water ingress in light cluster, no effect on emitted light

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 36,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Sill covers fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Pass 27 Jun 2017 34,178 miles

Sill covers fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Pass 20 Jun 2016 31,616 miles

Sill covers fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Pass 22 Jun 2015 29,109 miles

Sill covers fitted,unable to fully inspect.

Pass 23 Jun 2014 24,276 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 18,305 miles

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

n/s/f tyre perished

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 27 Jun 2012 14,800 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 11,137 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 RPY is a 2008 Ford Fusion in Orange with a 1,399cc 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 RPY, 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 RPY is a 2008 Ford Fusion, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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