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AV08 LZL

2008 Ford Fusion

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,680 mi
Last recorded93,680 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Fusion54,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 LZL
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 93,680 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pump & steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 9 Apr 2026 93,680 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pump & steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 12 Mar 2026 93,634 miles

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

Power steering component leaking power streering rack leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 90,533 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 11 Feb 2025 90,533 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 88,351 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 88,351 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 82,976 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 78,064 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 72,688 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 69,021 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2020 69,017 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 61,072 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 53,680 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Feb 2018 53,860 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 47,209 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 38,690 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 32,497 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 32,497 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 27,980 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 22,796 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 19,692 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 19,692 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 15,954 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 LZL is a 2008 Ford Fusion in Red 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 AV08 LZL, 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 LZL registered?

AV08 LZL is a 2008 Ford Fusion, first registered on 5 April 2008.

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