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BJ08 MKM

2008 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

149,144 mi
Last recorded149,144 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Fusion54,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 MKM
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 149,144 miles

Offside Rear light cluster slightly loose

coolant in reservoir low

Fail 7 Feb 2025 148,908 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear light cluster slightly loose

coolant in reservoir low

Pass 27 Feb 2024 140,208 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 131,868 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 131,868 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 125,653 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 123,462 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 121,891 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 108,805 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 95,705 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 95,705 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 81,212 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 70,162 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 70,162 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 61,165 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 61,165 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 7 Mar 2014 53,680 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 53,680 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 44,577 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 44,577 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 36,391 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 25,893 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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BJ08 MKM is a 2008 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 BJ08 MKM, 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 BJ08 MKM registered?

BJ08 MKM is a 2008 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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