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BD08 UTW

2008 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

97,534 mi
Last recorded97,534 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Fusion54,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 UTW
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 97,534 miles

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

nearside front brake pipe slightly damaged / kinked

Pass 20 May 2025 95,674 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside INNER EDGES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged slightly kinked (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 May 2025 95,674 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside INNER EDGES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged slightly kinked (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 May 2024 93,822 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged slightly kinked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY NEAR WEAR LIMIT 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 22 May 2023 91,984 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged slightly kinked (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 20 May 2022 89,913 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 85,179 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 85,179 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 80,055 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 72,890 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2018 64,922 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 59,854 miles

small cut in outer sidewall on nearside rear tyre not to cords

Pass 24 Mar 2016 53,070 miles

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

high level brake light not working

Fail 24 Mar 2016 53,070 miles

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

Stop lamp not working n/s o/s (1.2.1b)

high level brake light not working

Pass 16 Mar 2015 45,164 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 37,480 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 29,604 miles

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 25 Mar 2013 29,604 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Mar 2012 21,096 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 14,236 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 5 Apr 2011 14,236 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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BD08 UTW is a 2008 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BD08 UTW, 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 BD08 UTW registered?

BD08 UTW is a 2008 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 May 2008.

Is BD08 UTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD08 UTW shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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