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171 DUH

2008 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Ford Fusion54,574 mi
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Vehicle Details

Registration171 DUH
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025
Fail 23 Jan 2025

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop/side issue (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 34,233 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 34,032 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 33,748 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 33,748 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 33,428 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear reverse light inoperative, excessive water ingress into the lamp unit

Fail 27 Jan 2021 33,428 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear reverse light inoperative, excessive water ingress into the lamp unit

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 31,129 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 29,412 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 27,610 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 26,379 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 25,507 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 25,084 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 25,084 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 19,712 miles

All tyres perishing

Pass 3 May 2012 16,236 miles

Coolant leak from water pump

Pass 21 Feb 2011 10,432 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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171 DUH is a 2008 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 171 DUH, 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 171 DUH registered?

171 DUH is a 2008 Ford Fusion, first registered on 14 April 2008.

Is 171 DUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 171 DUH shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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