2008 Ford Fusion 1.6L Diesel · EF08 FEU
2008 Ford Fusion (1.6L, diesel). First registered 12 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 171,614 miles. MOT expired on 04 Apr 2023.
- Make & Model
- FORD FUSION
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Apr 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,614 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EF08 FEU Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 04/04/2023
- 171,614 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 31 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EF08 FEU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford Fusion (EF08 FEU) between March 2022 and April 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 April 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Steering (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust fumes entering cabin from engine area (6.1.2 (b) (i))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))”.
EF08 FEU Mileage History
- 29/03/2022153,334 mi
- 06/04/2022153,334 mi
- 04/04/2023171,614 mi+18,280 mi
Average of roughly 18,007 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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