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AV08 FZH

2008 Ford Fusion

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

80,599 mi
Last recorded80,599 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Fusion54,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 FZH
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 80,599 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 78,393 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 75,562 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 71,860 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 71,860 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 68,391 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 66,294 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides lower sections (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear lamp lens condensated

Fail 15 Mar 2021 66,293 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides lower sections (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear lamp lens condensated

Pass 16 Mar 2020 65,397 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded lower sections (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both sides lamp lens condensated

Fail 16 Mar 2020 65,397 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded lower sections (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both sides lamp lens condensated

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 62,284 miles

Coil spring corroded Both Rear Lower Sections (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 62,284 miles

Coil spring corroded Both Rear Lower Sections (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 60,063 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 57,574 miles

Coolant leak ()

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)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 57,573 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak ()

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 9 Mar 2016 54,762 miles

Front Number Plate Cracked

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 50,906 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 50,906 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 44,074 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 11 Mar 2013 37,928 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 12 Mar 2012 31,172 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2012 31,165 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 22,905 miles

nsr tyre wall damaged [ON LIMIT]

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 FZH is a 2008 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AV08 FZH, 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 FZH registered?

AV08 FZH is a 2008 Ford Fusion, first registered on 10 March 2008.

Is AV08 FZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV08 FZH shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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