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BN08 LZV

2008 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

118,698 mi
Last recorded118,698 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Fusion54,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 LZV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 118,698 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 114,412 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 114,404 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 107,564 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak and level low ()

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 101,714 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 96,430 miles

both rear coil springs heavily corroded

slight exhaust blow front centre clamp

Fail 25 Mar 2022 96,327 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

both rear coil springs heavily corroded

slight exhaust blow front centre clamp

Pass 23 Mar 2021 90,175 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust join (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front tyres wearing on edges

both headlamp aims dull

condensation in n/s/r light unit

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2020 85,407 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint & rear box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2 ()

Pass 14 Mar 2019 79,871 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Water in lamp lens

Pass 26 Mar 2018 74,518 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 74,508 miles

offside rear reflector cracked

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Oct 2016 69,997 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 69,997 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 60,325 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 47,513 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 42,412 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 33,668 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 23,791 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 18,085 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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BN08 LZV is a 2008 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BN08 LZV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN08 LZV registered?

BN08 LZV is a 2008 Ford Fusion, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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