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CA08 FFB

2008 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

182,027 mi
Last recorded182,027 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Fusion54,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 FFB
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2021 182,027 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

axle bushes worn

handbrake pass 17%

Fail 2 Jun 2021 182,025 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

axle bushes worn

handbrake pass 17%

Pass 1 Jun 2020 169,449 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded and fatigued (6.1.2 (a))

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

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 29 May 2020 169,447 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front wheel arch trim insecure

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded and fatigued (6.1.2 (a))

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

breather pipe split

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 30 May 2019 150,221 miles

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 29 May 2019 150,219 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 4 Jun 2018 131,194 miles

Nearside Rear shocker cover adrift

Offside Rear shocker cover adrift

Fail 1 Jun 2018 131,194 miles

Emissions not tested over heating and leaking coolant (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear shocker cover adrift

Offside Rear shocker cover adrift

Pass 1 Jun 2017 112,520 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn out on inside edge- no cords exposed (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle over heating - cooling fan inop

Fail 31 May 2017 112,520 miles

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

Stop lamp not working N/s , o/s- lights on (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn out on inside edge- no cords exposed (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle over heating - cooling fan inop

Pass 13 May 2016 100,463 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 100,463 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2015 86,945 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 75,550 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 65,054 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 50,509 miles

started to over heat on cat test

Fail 28 May 2012 50,509 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

started to over heat on cat test

Pass 26 May 2011 39,689 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 FFB is a 2008 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 CA08 FFB, 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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CA08 FFB is a 2008 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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