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BT08 FBL

2008 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Ford Fusion54,574 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 FBL
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive around engine & gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil around engine & gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

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

Oil around engine

Fail 25 Mar 2024

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

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

Oil around engine

Pass 18 Apr 2023 105,982 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/F tyre starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S/F tyre starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil around engine

Pass 12 May 2022 104,704 miles

Oil around engine

Oil around gearbox

Fail 12 May 2022 104,704 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Oil around engine

Oil around gearbox

Pass 20 May 2021 103,411 miles

Exhaust back box has corroded to outer shield

Oil around engine

Fail 17 May 2021 103,409 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Exhaust back box has corroded to outer shield

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

Oil around engine

Pass 21 May 2020 102,796 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 99,396 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 90,161 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

rear brakes require servicing

Pass 18 Apr 2017 81,076 miles

Rear tyres close to marker bars

Pass 19 Apr 2016 67,157 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 49,270 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2015 49,270 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 39,693 miles

both front tyres at 2.5 mm

Pass 10 May 2013 33,268 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 28,037 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 28,037 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 23,268 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 FBL is a 2008 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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