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AU08 JDO

2008 Ford Fusion

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

203,577 mi
Last recorded203,577 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Fusion54,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 JDO
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 203,577 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

windscreen damage

Fail 12 May 2025 203,439 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

windscreen damage

Pass 30 May 2024 189,789 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt insecure outter (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 20 May 2024 189,305 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot spilt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot spilt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt insecure outter (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2023 173,470 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2022 158,059 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 158,057 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2021 142,993 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 4 May 2021 142,612 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 133,495 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 118,790 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2018 103,568 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2017 88,381 miles

both front tyres worn close to limit

Fail 9 May 2017 88,292 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front tyres worn close to limit

Pass 5 May 2016 71,234 miles

covers fitted obstructing components

n/s/f/tyre just on legal limit

Pass 11 May 2015 59,438 miles

Centre stop lamp not working

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 7 May 2015 59,293 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre stop lamp not working

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 8 May 2014 47,495 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 10 May 2013 35,566 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 May 2013 35,565 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2012 23,335 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 17,312 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 May 2011 17,312 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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AU08 JDO is a 2008 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AU08 JDO, 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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What year was AU08 JDO registered?

AU08 JDO is a 2008 Ford Fusion, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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