2008 Ford Fusion 1.6L Petrol · FL58 AFA

The Ford Fusion stands roadworthy as of the 6 August 2024 MOT at 147,866 miles, where the tester granted a pass with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend across the available history reads stable, with the two prior years showing passes at 137,673 miles on 7 August 2023 and 127,249 miles on 20 July 2022. Oddly, the 2022 and 2023 dates each pair a failure with a pass on the same day and same mileage, yet no defects were listed for either outcome. Those anomalies suggest administrative quirks rather than escalating mechanical faults, and the recent clean pass confirms no unresolved issues. Mileage accumulation tracks slightly above the typical 8,215 miles per annum for an 18-year-old vehicle. The odometer moved from 127,249 in July 2022 to 137,673 in August 2023, a gain of 10,424 miles over thirteen months. A further 10,193 miles accrued by the August 2024 test. This consistent near-ten-thousand-mile yearly use indicates regular commuting rather than prolonged standing, which generally limits dormant corrosion but accelerates consumable wear. The supplied record covers only three test cycles, leaving the earlier fifteen years undocumented. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection despite the absence of advisories. The Fusion's age and six-figure mileage demand scrutiny of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake disc condition, as these components endure cyclic stress on a car of this vintage. The tester noted no corrosion or structural integrity concerns, but sills, subframe mounts, and exhaust emissions hardware warrant visual checks for rust and leaks. Previous owners cleared each annual test without flagged defects, implying reasonable upkeep, though the unexplained fail-pass pairs merit a DVSA certificate check to confirm no omitted rationale.