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AU08 TZW

2008 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

66,712 mi
Last recorded66,712 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Fusion54,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 TZW
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 66,712 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides of vehicle on lowest coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 66,710 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides of vehicle on lowest coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 64,826 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2025 64,824 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 63,135 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 61,106 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all generally covered (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Jan 2023 61,104 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all generally covered (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 57,776 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 53,755 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 46,715 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 39,478 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex, all other pipes greased (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 May 2017 33,868 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 28,193 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 28,193 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 23,570 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing thin on outer edge.

Fail 16 Apr 2015 23,570 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing thin on outer edge.

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 19,717 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 19,706 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2013 16,270 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 12,080 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 12,080 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 10,784 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 8,497 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 TZW is a 2008 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 TZW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU08 TZW registered?

AU08 TZW is a 2008 Ford Fusion, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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