2009 Ford Fusion 1.4L Petrol · AO09 OLH

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a consistent pass record over the last three years. The most recent test conducted in November 2025 at 51,258 miles resulted in a pass with no defects, indicating the car currently meets minimum standards. This follows a period of clean passes in 2024 and 2022, suggesting that the owner has maintained the vehicle to a standard that avoids major recurring mechanical failures. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a seventeen-year-old Ford Fusion, averaging approximately 3,000 miles per year. Between November 2022 at 46,368 miles and November 2025 at 51,258 miles, the vehicle covered only 4,890 miles. While low mileage typically reduces mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine, the long intervals between uses can lead to degradation of rubber-based components and fluid acidity. The single failure in November 2023 was immediately rectified, as the vehicle passed the retest shortly thereafter. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on age-related wear rather than mileage-related fatigue. Given the low usage, the inspector should check the suspension bushes, coil springs, and sidewalls for signs of dry rot or cracking. Corrosion on the brake discs and calipers is common in vehicles that sit for long periods, which can lead to binding or uneven braking performance. The structural integrity of the sills and wheel arches must be verified to ensure that age has not resulted in significant surface or penetrating rust despite the lack of road miles.