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AE08 FJA

2008 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

99,888 mi
Last recorded99,888 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Fusion54,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 FJA
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 99,888 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 95,429 miles

exhaust heat shield slightly loose

Fail 20 Feb 2025 95,429 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

exhaust heat shield slightly loose

Pass 3 Feb 2024 90,802 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2024 90,802 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 82,051 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on limit at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 63,610 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 49,048 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 48,069 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 45,963 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 42,305 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2017 42,305 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

high level stop light not working

Pass 6 Jun 2016 37,694 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a nail in it .

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 33,276 miles

both front tyres 3mm

n/s/r tyre 2.5mm

Fail 4 Jun 2014 28,886 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 28,886 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 24,020 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 19,680 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 15,239 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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AE08 FJA 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 AE08 FJA, 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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AE08 FJA is a 2008 Ford Fusion, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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