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CA08 FJV

2008 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

147,665 mi
Last recorded147,665 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Fusion54,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 FJV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 147,665 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2025 147,665 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working Both outer (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both sides inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2024 133,193 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2024 133,186 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield lose

Pass 8 Dec 2023 121,006 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside tyres edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 115,709 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 109,729 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 168,859 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 162,429 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 93,248 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 83,646 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 73,355 miles

coolant level low

Pass 7 Dec 2015 63,542 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 8 Dec 2014 51,619 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Dec 2013 40,142 miles

child seat fitted nearside rear

Pass 18 Sep 2012 318,133 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 20,873 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 FJV is a 2008 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 FJV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CA08 FJV registered?

CA08 FJV is a 2008 Ford Fusion, first registered on 16 June 2008.

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