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BA08 SKY

2008 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,866 mi
Last recorded77,866 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Fusion54,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA08 SKY
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2025 77,866 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Plastic sill covers fitted obscuring some prescribed area's.

Rear brake drum back plates are corroded both N/S and O/S

Rear upper spring mounts are corroded.

Pass 5 Oct 2024 64,811 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Reversing lights not working

Fail 1 Oct 2024 64,807 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Reversing lights not working

Pass 29 Sep 2023 54,170 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Reversing lights not working

Fail 28 Sep 2023 54,169 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Reversing lights not working

Pass 10 Oct 2022 45,772 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

covers over both outer sills

Pass 7 Dec 2021 42,414 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 41,894 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 40,995 miles

Front brake discs have slight corrosion

Pass 4 Dec 2018 39,495 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 38,395 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 36,638 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 34,742 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 32,763 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 30,540 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 28,494 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 26,865 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 23,781 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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BA08 SKY is a 2008 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BA08 SKY, 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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BA08 SKY is a 2008 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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