2008 FORD FUSION1.4L PETROL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a recurring issue with the braking system components. While the most recent test on December 17 2025 passed, the record shows a corroded offside rear brake pipe covered in grease. This specific fault previously caused a failure in April 2024 and remained as an advisory until the subsequent test. The persistence of this issue suggests that the previous owner performed a reactive repair to pass inspection rather than addressing the underlying corrosion of the hydraulic line. The mileage data indicates a consistent but relatively low usage pattern for a vehicle of this age. Between April 2022 and April 2024, the car covered 4,893 miles, averaging roughly 2,450 miles per year. An additional 2,179 miles were recorded between the 2024 and December 2025 tests. With a total of 134,140 miles, the Ford Fusion sits in a high-mileage bracket which often accelerates the degradation of rubber components and metalwork across the lower chassis. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the underbody to assess the extent of structural rust. The mention of a plastic sill cover fitted in April 2023 often indicates an attempt to mask surface corrosion in the sills, which requires close scrutiny. Focus specifically on the rear brake assembly to ensure the corroded pipe was properly replaced and not merely cleaned or masked with grease. Given the age and mileage of the vehicle, checking the condition of suspension bushes and coil springs for fatigue is also essential to ensure mechanical integrity beyond the basic MOT requirements.