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BL08 SFU

2008 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

151,324 mi
Last recorded151,324 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Fusion54,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 SFU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2026 151,324 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 148,184 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 144,226 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 May 2023 136,574 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 133,867 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 133,866 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 130,707 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 130,707 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 117,547 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2020 117,544 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded cross (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 102,455 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 102,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 90,188 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2018 90,184 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated twisted (2.2.D.2d)

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

suspect bearing noise at rear

Fail 31 Mar 2018 90,142 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 87,440 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 80,376 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 73,043 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 63,011 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 52,326 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 38,679 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 22,718 miles

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

n/s/r tyre out of shape

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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BL08 SFU is a 2008 Ford Fusion in Silver 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 BL08 SFU, 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 BL08 SFU registered?

BL08 SFU is a 2008 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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