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BF58 VYJ

2008 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,512 mi
Last recorded104,512 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Fusion54,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF58 VYJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 104,512 miles

Nearside Rear wheelbearing slightly rough on rotation

Fail 15 Apr 2026 104,494 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheelbearing slightly rough on rotation

Pass 7 Apr 2025 101,276 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded, and rear offside under clip (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside parking brake efficiency reading lower than expected, may need adjustment or repair

underside starting to show signs of corrosion, recommend a wax oil for protection

Fail 7 Apr 2025 101,276 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded, and rear offside under clip (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside parking brake efficiency reading lower than expected, may need adjustment or repair

underside starting to show signs of corrosion, recommend a wax oil for protection

Pass 8 Apr 2024 97,394 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2023 93,966 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 89,465 miles

offside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 31 Jul 2021 80,072 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2021 80,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 72,030 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 64,596 miles

Front Front bonnet grill is slightly damaged /insecure.

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 56,449 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel door lock defective

Pass 5 Aug 2017 48,423 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 39,588 miles

coolant leak from thermostat housing

Pass 5 Aug 2015 31,190 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 24,910 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 18,589 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 12,189 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 12,189 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 8,089 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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BF58 VYJ is a 2008 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BF58 VYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF58 VYJ registered?

BF58 VYJ is a 2008 Ford Fusion, first registered on 23 September 2008.

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