2008 Ford Fusion 1.4L Petrol · GV58 AEN

The vehicle remains roadworthy, though the maintenance history indicates a reactive approach to repairs rather than proactive servicing. The most recent test on August 25 2023 at 61,890 miles passed with an advisory for rear body damage. While the car has consistently passed its inspections, the pattern of recurring failures for minor components like wiper blades and light bulbs suggests the owner only addresses mechanical issues once they result in an MOT failure. At 18 years old with only 61,890 recorded miles, this Ford Fusion has covered a very low annual distance, averaging approximately 3,400 miles per year. This low usage typically reduces mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine, but it increases the risk of age-related degradation. There is a significant gap in the record between February 2019 and August 2023 tests, where the vehicle covered only 11,65 miles over four years. Such long periods of inactivity can lead to rubber perishment, seized brake calipers, and fluid degradation, despite the low odometer reading. A buyer should conduct a close inspection of the rear bodywork noted in 2023 to determine if it is merely cosmetic or indicative of structural corrosion. Given the history of tyres worn to the legal limit in 2015, 2017, and 2018, the current set of tyres must be checked for depth and sidew cracking due to age. The recurring failures of windscreen wipers in 2020 and 2022 indicate that the wiper motors or blades may be neglected. Attention should also be paid to the underside for rust, which is common on low-mileage vehicles of this era that have sat stationary for extended periods.