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BJ08 ORZ

2008 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,967 mi
Last recorded85,967 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Fusion54,574 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 ORZ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 85,967 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 83,612 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 83,600 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 83,595 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 83,020 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 83,019 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 75,050 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2021 75,050 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 61,294 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 61,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 53,004 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer side wall cracking slightly

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 51,858 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 50,745 miles

Oil leak engine. ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear tyres perishing, cracks forming.

Fail 24 Jan 2017 50,745 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak engine. ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear tyres perishing, cracks forming.

Pass 19 Jan 2016 49,079 miles

Rear tyres cracking slightly in sidewalls

Pass 13 Jan 2015 47,353 miles

offside rear shocker soft

Pass 14 Jan 2014 45,627 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 43,602 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 40,041 miles

slight play in steering rack mounting o/s

Pass 19 Jul 2011 33,804 miles

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

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 ORZ is a 2008 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ORZ, 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 ORZ registered?

BJ08 ORZ is a 2008 Ford Fusion, first registered on 15 August 2008.

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