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BF08 VFJ

2008 Ford Fusion

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,870 mi
Last recorded116,870 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Fusion54,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 VFJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2021 116,870 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2021 116,870 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 May 2020 114,887 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 112,404 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 112,404 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2018 106,039 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 98,833 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 92,201 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 81,839 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 75,936 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 65,916 miles

corrosion exhaust rear section

Fail 12 Apr 2012 65,914 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

corrosion exhaust rear section

Fail 4 Apr 2011 45,960 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 45,960 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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BF08 VFJ is a 2008 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BF08 VFJ, 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 BF08 VFJ registered?

BF08 VFJ is a 2008 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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The MOT history for BF08 VFJ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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