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BG08 LAA

2008 Ford Fusion

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

94,020 mi
Last recorded94,020 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Fusion54,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 LAA
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 94,020 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 94,019 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2017 90,760 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner sides (3.5.1i)

brake pedal rubber slight split

rear exhaust box deterioating

rear/centre stop light not working

Fail 25 May 2017 90,760 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner sides (3.5.1i)

brake pedal rubber slight split

rear exhaust box deterioating

rear/centre stop light not working

Pass 31 May 2016 84,300 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 May 2016 84,300 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 May 2015 67,598 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 67,598 miles

Nearside Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2014 56,396 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 48,158 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 48,158 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 May 2012 38,788 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 38,773 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 13 May 2011 28,679 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 May 2011 28,679 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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BG08 LAA is a 2008 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 BG08 LAA, 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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BG08 LAA is a 2008 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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