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BV08 RJJ

2008 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,807 mi
Last recorded81,807 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Fusion54,574 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 RJJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 81,807 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2026 81,806 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2025 67,679 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2025 67,677 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively pas pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 57,394 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2024 57,394 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2023 51,482 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 44,830 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 44,882 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 38,014 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2021 38,014 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 32,656 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 26,210 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 26,210 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 25,077 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 23,823 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 23,823 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 22,576 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 21,038 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 19,148 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 16,974 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 15,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 15,182 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 13,045 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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BV08 RJJ is a 2008 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BV08 RJJ, 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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BV08 RJJ is a 2008 Ford Fusion, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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