2008 Ford Fusion 1.4L Petrol · FL58 HMU

The 2008 Ford Fusion presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a completely clean pass on 14 November 2025 at 110,048 miles. The most recent test recorded zero defects, indicating the vehicle currently meets all required safety and environmental standards. A same-day pass and fail occurred on 11 November 2022 at 96,928 miles, which typically signifies an initial failure followed by an immediate retest and pass on the same date. Since that date, the car has passed three consecutive annual tests without a single advisory or defect, demonstrating consistent upkeep and resolving any prior issues. The mileage accumulation aligns closely with typical usage for an eighteen-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 6,100 miles per year. Between the November 2022 test at 96,928 miles and the November 2023 test at 102,288 miles, the car covered 5,360 miles. The following year saw 4,427 miles added, reaching 106,715 miles in November 2024. The most recent annual interval shows a slight reduction in use, with just 3,333 miles covered before the November 2025 test. This gradual decline in annual mileage suggests the vehicle has transitioned from regular commuting duties to lighter, local use, which generally reduces wear on consumables like brake discs and suspension components. Despite the flawless recent MOT record, a physical inspection remains essential for a vehicle of this age. The absence of structural corrosion advisories in recent years is encouraging, yet an eighteen-year-old Ford Fusion requires close examination of the underbody, sills, and suspension mounting points for rust. Buyers should inspect the condition of the coil springs and suspension bushes, as older vehicles often suffer from perished rubber and hairline fractures that might not trigger an MOT failure but compromise ride quality. Tyre age and uneven tread wear also warrant attention, given the lower recent mileage which can cause tyres to perish from standing rather than wearing down from use.