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BF08 XWU

2008 Ford Fusion

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,658 mi
Last recorded112,658 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Fusion54,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 XWU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 112,658 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 108,849 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2025 108,849 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 104,727 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2024 104,727 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 100,524 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective rear ()

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 96,461 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Rear gearbox rear mounting bush defective

Fail 24 Jan 2022 96,461 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

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

Rear gearbox rear mounting bush defective

Pass 22 Dec 2020 95,133 miles

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

Rear engine stabilizer bar bush has play in

Fail 22 Dec 2020 95,133 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear engine stabilizer bar bush has play in

Pass 17 Dec 2019 91,117 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 85,325 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 85,325 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 79,873 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 79,873 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 74,208 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 67,910 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 60,522 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Dec 2013 53,350 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 53,350 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 46,125 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2011 38,417 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 38,417 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 34,613 miles

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

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 XWU is a 2008 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XWU, 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 XWU registered?

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

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