2008 · 16 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2008 Ford Fusion MOT pass rate and common faults

7,655 MOT tests in 2024. 59.2% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

104Above average
Passed first time59.2%
Failed or needed repairs40.8%
Typical mileage at test81,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 7,655 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Stop lamp: not working8.5%
  2. Rear fog lamp: not working4.5%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.8%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.7%
  5. Position lamp: not working3.1%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.8%
  7. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.7%
  8. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play2.5%
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.4%
    266 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics31.9%
  2. Brakes15.7%
  3. Suspension14.8%
  4. Body & chassis7.6%
  5. Tyres6.5%
  6. Emissions & leaks6.3%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.2%
  8. Steering4.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded20.1%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.6%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure14.2%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.6%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened9.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: stop lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2008 Ford Fusion?

In 2024, 59.2% of 2008 Ford Fusion cars passed their MOT first time, across 7,655 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 Ford Fusion?

The most common failure reasons were stop lamp: not working; rear fog lamp: not working; suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2008 Ford Fusion reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 104, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).