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AB08 BJJ

2008 Ford Fusion

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,719 mi
Last recorded84,719 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Fusion54,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 BJJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2022 84,719 miles

ALL UNDERBODY SPRAYED

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 84,633 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT/TO REAR PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR NEAR FUEL TANK (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material GOING TO DRUM. (1.1.11 (c))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underbody/suspension/subframe corroded but not seriously weakened. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 82,496 miles

brake pipes corroded +brake flexi furrells

Fail 25 Jan 2021 82,496 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

brake pipes corroded +brake flexi furrells

Pass 16 Jan 2020 79,695 miles

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

Underbody corroded but not seriously weakened

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

Pass 2 Feb 2019 69,362 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 57,679 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 57,679 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Sep 2017 56,816 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 54,672 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 52,132 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 3 Sep 2014 49,962 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 31,673 miles

slight flat spot near side rear tyre

Fail 1 Jun 2013 31,666 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

slight flat spot near side rear tyre

Pass 24 May 2012 18,847 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 14,409 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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AB08 BJJ is a 2008 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AB08 BJJ, 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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AB08 BJJ is a 2008 Ford Fusion, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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