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AV08 CZJ

2008 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

174,331 mi
Last recorded174,331 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Fusion54,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 CZJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 174,331 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 170,182 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 170,182 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 165,528 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 157,129 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 150,010 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 150,009 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2019 140,943 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 133,168 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 117,769 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 117,769 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 102,169 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 102,169 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 86,933 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 70,810 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 49,277 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 30,691 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 20,511 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 27 Jan 2011 19,595 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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AV08 CZJ is a 2008 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel 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 AV08 CZJ, 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 AV08 CZJ registered?

AV08 CZJ is a 2008 Ford Fusion, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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