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BT08 ERU

2008 Ford Fusion

Purple Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,248 mi
Last recorded75,248 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Fusion54,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 ERU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 75,248 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Flexible Brake hose support bracket clip missing (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3,0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported chassis rail (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Mar 2024 75,245 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Flexible Brake hose support bracket clip missing (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3,0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported chassis rail (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 64,904 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2023 64,903 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Emitting more than 50% white light (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust pipe corroded/holed & blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 56,374 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 56,374 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 49,178 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 44,758 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 43,631 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 41,625 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 38,812 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 May 2016 33,518 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 29,031 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 29,031 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s front tyre on legal limit 1.6mm 195/6015

o/s rear tyre on legal limit 1.6mm

Pass 29 Jul 2014 24,104 miles

Rear box heat shield insecure

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

both wipers slightly smeer screen

Pass 26 Jul 2013 19,099 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 15,128 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 11,376 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 ERU is a 2008 Ford Fusion in Purple with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BT08 ERU, 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 BT08 ERU registered?

BT08 ERU is a 2008 Ford Fusion, first registered on 12 June 2008.

Is BT08 ERU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT08 ERU shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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