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BT08 DVM

2008 Ford Fusion

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

115,676 mi
Last recorded115,676 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Fusion54,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 DVM
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 115,676 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 112,773 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 112,773 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 109,429 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2019 109,429 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 101,379 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 88,810 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2017 88,810 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 75,761 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2016 75,750 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2015 63,900 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 63,900 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 49,990 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2014 49,990 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 38,548 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 27,757 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 17,850 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 DVM is a 2008 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BT08 DVM, 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 BT08 DVM registered?

BT08 DVM is a 2008 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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The MOT history for BT08 DVM shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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