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CA08 LJU

2008 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

50,090 mi
Last recorded50,090 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Fusion54,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 50,090 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material also slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint cover starting to deteriorate

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 49,205 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 47,526 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 45,943 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing severe perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 45,937 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing severe perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 44,241 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Jun 2021 44,241 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 42,968 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 40,965 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 38,706 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 2 Jun 2017 35,693 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 32,272 miles

Strongly advise both rear tyres badly perished

Fail 13 Jun 2016 32,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Strongly advise both rear tyres badly perished

Pass 8 Jun 2015 30,046 miles

N/S/R Tyre starting to perish.

O/S/R Tyre starting to perish.

Pass 9 Jun 2014 26,678 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 24,465 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 21,883 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 19,803 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 15,350 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 15,350 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 14,228 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 LJU is a 2008 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LJU, 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 LJU registered?

CA08 LJU is a 2008 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 August 2008.

Is CA08 LJU safe to buy?

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