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BT57 XAY

2008 Ford Fusion

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

80,751 mi
Last recorded80,751 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Fusion54,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 XAY
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2022 80,751 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2022 80,751 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 78,341 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2021 78,341 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 73,485 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Around exhaust hanger bracket (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shock absorbers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 73,442 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Around exhaust hanger bracket (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shock absorbers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 67,764 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 67,758 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2017 61,353 miles

Front registration plate damaged

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

Fail 12 Dec 2017 61,352 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate damaged

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 56,650 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 50,750 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 45,907 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 45,909 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 39,768 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 34,414 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 29,316 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 29,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 25,592 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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BT57 XAY is a 2008 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BT57 XAY, 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 BT57 XAY registered?

BT57 XAY is a 2008 Ford Fusion, first registered on 11 January 2008.

Is BT57 XAY safe to buy?

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