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CA08 VVS

2008 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,608 mi
Last recorded116,608 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Fusion54,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 VVS
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 116,608 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 116,554 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 112,540 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 109,788 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 109,759 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 106,281 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears in cups (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 102,236 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2019 94,618 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 80,825 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 80,825 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 18 May 2017 68,439 miles

both rear coil spring/s are corroded

exhaust heat shield inscure

Fail 18 May 2017 68,439 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear coil spring/s are corroded

exhaust heat shield inscure

Pass 1 Jun 2016 58,781 miles

Front tyres are worn low on the edges and are perishing.

Fail 1 Jun 2016 58,781 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front tyres are worn low on the edges and are perishing.

O/S/R tyre is punctured.

Pass 1 Jun 2015 51,097 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 19 May 2014 40,082 miles

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

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2014 40,082 miles

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

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 7 Jun 2013 28,769 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 23,404 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 23,404 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear tyres heavily perished

Pass 2 Jun 2011 19,115 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 VVS is a 2008 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VVS, 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 VVS registered?

CA08 VVS is a 2008 Ford Fusion, first registered on 24 July 2008.

Is CA08 VVS safe to buy?

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