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CA08 ECF

2008 Ford Fusion

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,542 mi
Last recorded115,542 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Fusion54,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 ECF
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2022 115,542 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear lower coil springs corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

center exhaust heat shield not fully secure

Fail 19 Jul 2022 115,410 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link gaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Service brake excessively fluctuating both front (1.2.1 (e))

Coil spring corroded both rear lower coil springs corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

center exhaust heat shield not fully secure

Pass 19 Jul 2021 102,706 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 92,570 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 91,706 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front wheelarch extension insecure

Pass 10 Jul 2018 89,611 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 89,611 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 88,551 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 87,264 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 85,281 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2015 85,281 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 75,077 miles

rear tyres on 2mm

Pass 29 Jun 2013 58,635 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 43,199 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 31,545 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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CA08 ECF is a 2008 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CA08 ECF, 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 CA08 ECF registered?

CA08 ECF is a 2008 Ford Fusion, first registered on 26 August 2008.

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