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BN08 WVG

2008 Ford Fusion

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,114 mi
Last recorded117,114 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Fusion54,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 WVG
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Dec 2023 117,114 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to front brake discs, no rotation on front wheel, and o/s/r wheel bearing (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f lower ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f lower ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened NO ROTATION ON WHEEL AT ALL, METAL TO METAL!! (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear back box section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 110,627 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play borderline (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 104,590 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 99,291 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 99,291 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2019 84,356 miles

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

injector chuffing

Fail 10 May 2019 84,831 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

injector chuffing

Pass 23 May 2018 76,375 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 68,070 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 64,305 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe by bracket (7.1.2)

exhaust back box slight deteriorated,not blowing

front tyres worn on edges

slight cracks in outer sidewalls on both rear tyres

slight oil leak on engine

Fail 5 Apr 2016 64,305 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe by bracket (7.1.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

exhaust back box slight deteriorated,not blowing

front tyres worn on edges

slight cracks in outer sidewalls on both rear tyres

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 30 Apr 2015 59,990 miles

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

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

exhaust back box slight deteriorated,but not blowing.

slight cracks in outer sidewalls on both rear tyres.

Fail 30 Apr 2015 59,990 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

exhaust back box slight deteriorated,but not blowing.

slight cracks in outer sidewalls on both rear tyres.

Pass 17 Mar 2014 58,177 miles

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

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

exhaust back box slight deteriorated,not blowing.

oil leak on engine

Fail 17 Mar 2014 58,177 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

exhaust back box slight deteriorated,not blowing.

oil leak on engine

Pass 16 Mar 2013 54,770 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 50,979 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 41,994 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 WVG is a 2008 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BN08 WVG, 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 BN08 WVG registered?

BN08 WVG is a 2008 Ford Fusion, first registered on 22 March 2008.

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