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BV08 URB

2008 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

66,812 mi
Last recorded66,812 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Fusion54,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 URB
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 66,812 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 4 Oct 2024 66,812 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too low O/S,N/S (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 54,506 miles

Tyre obviously under inflated front & rear (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 54,506 miles

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

Tyre obviously under inflated front & rear (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 51,905 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2022 51,905 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 49,881 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 49,392 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 49,392 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 47,097 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 47,097 miles

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

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

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2018 44,952 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 39,456 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 39,454 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 36,162 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 31,811 miles

advise , front brakes corroded on inner face

advise , front wiper are starting to smear

Pass 19 Feb 2014 26,990 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 22,767 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 18,758 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 14,233 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 URB is a 2008 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 URB, 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 BV08 URB registered?

BV08 URB is a 2008 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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