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BF08 XVE

2008 Ford Fusion

Purple Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,924 mi
Last recorded114,924 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Fusion54,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 XVE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 114,924 miles

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

Fail 24 Dec 2025 114,883 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

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

Water leek. Pump? Water pump?

Pass 18 Dec 2024 108,053 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 100,087 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 99,844 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 91,811 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 82,778 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 76,778 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 76,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 70,606 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyre 2mm plus worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 60,563 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 60,397 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 49,622 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 15 Jan 2018 49,622 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2016 38,070 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Dec 2016 38,070 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 27,459 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 25,876 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 22,243 miles

osf seat base cushion becoming insecure

Pass 30 Jul 2013 19,023 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 18,309 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall scuffed

Pass 19 Apr 2012 12,876 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 11,209 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 3,713 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 XVE is a 2008 Ford Fusion in Purple with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XVE, 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 XVE registered?

BF08 XVE is a 2008 Ford Fusion, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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