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BF08 XVV

2008 Ford Fusion

Orange Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

97,845 mi
Last recorded97,845 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Fusion54,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 XVV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2021 97,845 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 97,845 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 84,976 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Sill covers fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2020 84,976 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2019 72,002 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2019 72,002 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 59,857 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Front brake pads look low

Nearside Rear Arch trim insecure

Pass 7 Mar 2017 51,595 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 44,466 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 36,292 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 28,787 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 21,507 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 14,238 miles

all 4 tyres slightly perished

Fail 14 Mar 2012 14,238 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

all 4 tyres slightly perished

Fail 4 Mar 2011 7,746 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 7,746 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 XVV is a 2008 Ford Fusion in Orange with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XVV, 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 XVV registered?

BF08 XVV is a 2008 Ford Fusion, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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