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BJ08 MSY

2008 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

104,580 mi
Last recorded104,580 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Fusion54,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 MSY
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 104,580 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2024 104,580 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 98,417 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Nov 2023 98,417 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 91,441 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2022 91,441 miles

Power steering component leaking pressure sensor (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 83,515 miles

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

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess bush split (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 83,515 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess bush split (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 76,770 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 76,770 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 69,974 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 62,065 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 62,065 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

coolant below min

Pass 13 Nov 2017 52,066 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 52,066 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 43,181 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 41,364 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 37,588 miles

n.s.f. tyre kerbed.

Pass 13 Mar 2014 33,883 miles

n.s.f. tyre kerbed.

Pass 13 Mar 2013 29,357 miles

n.s.r. tyre near limit- nail, n.s.f. tyre kerbed.

Pass 16 Mar 2012 24,245 miles

n.s.f. tyre kerbed-fronts near limit.

Pass 30 Mar 2011 18,699 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 MSY is a 2008 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,399cc 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 MSY, 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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BJ08 MSY is a 2008 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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