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A5 EGC

2008 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

94,673 mi
Last recorded94,673 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Fusion54,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 EGC
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 94,673 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH REAR (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 May 2024 90,100 miles
Fail 17 May 2024 90,100 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2023 85,500 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 78,672 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2021 73,646 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 68,665 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 63,913 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 53,004 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 46,041 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 36,096 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 22 Feb 2015 25,608 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front tyres cracked & perished

Pass 14 Mar 2014 22,808 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 18,731 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2013 18,731 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 12,351 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 7,936 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 7,565 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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A5 EGC is a 2008 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 A5 EGC, 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 A5 EGC registered?

A5 EGC is a 2008 Ford Fusion, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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The MOT history for A5 EGC shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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