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AV59 VHJ

2009 Ford Fusion

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,477 mi
Last recorded127,477 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Fusion51,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 VHJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2025 127,477 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess gearbox lower stay bar mounting worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2024 115,723 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2024 114,707 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Power steering ram leaking Through damaged gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Under carriage corroded

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 103,239 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front 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))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Outer rear box skin corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 93,451 miles

Exhaust back box rusted

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (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 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 86,564 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 83,832 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 80,031 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 74,894 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 74,894 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 68,742 miles

corrosion on rear silencer

slight corrosion on rear coil springs

Fail 31 Oct 2016 68,742 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion on rear silencer

slight corrosion on rear coil springs

Pass 19 Oct 2015 58,744 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion on rear silencer

Pass 16 Oct 2014 48,122 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 40,098 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

wipers starting to smear

Pass 26 Oct 2012 31,069 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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AV59 VHJ is a 2009 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 Ford Fusion models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 51,247 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 AV59 VHJ, 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 17 years old, this Ford Fusion is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AV59 VHJ is a 2009 Ford Fusion, first registered on 11 November 2009.

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