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AP08 ZPV

2008 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,134 mi
Last recorded85,134 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Fusion54,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 ZPV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 85,134 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn smooth outer edge 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2026 85,069 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn smooth outer edge 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 79,268 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cut to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn smooth inner edge 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread perished 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mount adrift but system secure (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Jun 2025 79,268 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cut to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn smooth inner edge 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread perished 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mount adrift but system secure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 73,803 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective box mount adrift but system secure (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Jun 2024 73,803 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective box mount adrift but system secure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake union retightened not leaking time of test (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 67,941 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear mounting adrift from backbox but system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 64,153 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 64,153 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2021 61,207 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 58,351 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 195.60x15

near side front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 25 Jun 2019 55,470 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 51,020 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2018 51,001 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 46,798 miles

near side rear tyre worn on outer edge

sill trims fitted

Fail 27 Jun 2017 46,798 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

near side rear tyre worn on outer edge

sill trims fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2016 42,113 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 35,136 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2015 35,136 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2014 28,263 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 26 Jun 2014 28,263 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 23,483 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 20,052 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 13,975 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 ZPV is a 2008 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,596cc 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 ZPV, 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 ZPV is a 2008 Ford Fusion, first registered on 22 August 2008.

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