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BT08 DSE

2008 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

144,254 mi
Last recorded144,254 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Fusion54,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 DSE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 144,254 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underbody corrosion

Fail 4 Sep 2024 144,253 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underbody corrosion

Pass 6 Sep 2023 132,595 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 5 Sep 2023 132,595 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 127,180 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy slightly rough (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Sep 2022 127,178 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy slightly rough (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 123,663 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox driveshaft seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 123,639 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded going into cylinder. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded going into cylinder. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure box hanger snapped. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 118,184 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2020 118,184 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 114,587 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 105,270 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 94,974 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 84,463 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 73,682 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 61,416 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 61,416 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 50,057 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 33,497 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 23,584 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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BT08 DSE 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 70%.

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 BT08 DSE, 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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BT08 DSE is a 2008 Ford Fusion, first registered on 22 July 2008.

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