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BG08 MMV

2008 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

108,501 mi
Last recorded108,501 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Fusion54,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 MMV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 108,501 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 are corroded. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front non obligation mirror cover missing

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 85,758 miles

n/s/f brake pipe damaged

oil leak

rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2024 85,758 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s/f brake pipe damaged

oil leak

rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2023 73,672 miles

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

Fuel pipes slightly corroded, in front of fuel tank

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material By fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Reversing lamp(s) not working

Pass 3 Aug 2022 66,469 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 58,769 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 58,769 miles

Fuel pipe so insecure there is a risk of fire (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 56,765 miles

Nearside Rear 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 14 Nov 2019 52,373 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 46,614 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 40,599 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 36,543 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 31,265 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 25,249 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 19,636 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 13,952 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 7,528 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 7,528 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 4,871 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 MMV is a 2008 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BG08 MMV, 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 BG08 MMV registered?

BG08 MMV is a 2008 Ford Fusion, first registered on 21 April 2008.

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