2009 Ford Fusion 1.6L Diesel · DN59 LOA

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a trend of deferred repairs regarding suspension and exhaust. While it passed its most recent April 2025 test at 106,653 miles, it failed that inspection immediately prior due to a major exhaust leak and multiple suspension defects. The fact that all four coil springs were flagged as corroded during the failure indicates that the previous owner only addressed these issues once they reached a critical point of failure, rather than performing preventative maintenance. At 106,653 miles over seventeen years, the Ford Fusion has averaged approximately 6,200 miles per year, which is consistent with low-to-moderate annual usage. The data shows a steady accumulation pattern, with roughly 17,000 miles covered between October 2022 and April 2025. This consistent mileage suggests the vehicle has not been subjected to extreme stress, though the age of the car likely contributes to the degradation of rubber components and metalwork, as evidenced by the perished tyres and rusted springs noted in the record. A prospective buyer must focus specifically on the structural integrity and lower assembly of the car. The record notes structural deformation in both 2021 and 2022, and while rigidity was not compromised at those times, a physical inspection is required to check for advancing corrosion in the chassis or mounting points. The recurring issues with anti-roll bar linkages and ball joint dust covers suggest the suspension system is nearing the end of its service life. You should verify that the major exhaust leak identified in April 2025 was properly rectified and that the new coil springs do not show signs of premature fatigue or poor fit.