2009 Ford Fusion 1.6L Petrol · LB59 BZL

The mechanical profile presented by this 2009 Ford Fusion is one of sustained roadworthiness, with the DVSA history showing a clean record across all four recorded tests. The most recent assessment on 17 December 2025 returned a pass with no advisories or defects, continuing an unbroken sequence of clean results that stretches back to 2022. The single failure logged on 1 December 2022 appears to be an isolated event, as the vehicle returned on the same date with a pass and has remained defect-free through three subsequent annual tests. The absence of any recurring advisories for component wear, corrosion, exhaust integrity, or braking performance suggests the car has not yet developed the chronic issues frequently seen in vehicles of this vintage, such as ageing suspension components or subframe corrosion. Recorded mileage of 50,773 miles over approximately seventeen years equates to an annual accumulation of around 2,987 miles, which is notably low for the vehicle's age. This usage pattern points towards either a secondary or limited-use vehicle, or extended periods of inactivity between drives. From a mechanical standpoint, low annual mileage can be both beneficial and problematic; whilst major drivetrain and braking components will have experienced reduced wear, prolonged standing periods can lead to deterioration in areas such as brake calipers, rubber bushes, drive belt integrity, and underbody protection. The mileage recorded at each test does not indicate any significant gaps or sudden accumulation spikes, suggesting consistent light use rather than extended lay-up followed by heavy commuting. The buyer should therefore consider that certain components may have aged through time rather than through use. Given the clean advisory history, there are no specific flagged components to investigate from the MOT record itself. However, the test-drive inspection should focus on areas that are commonly affected on low-mileage vehicles of this age. Particular attention should be paid to the suspension system, listening for any knocking or clonking noises from the front strut top mounts, wishbone bushes, and anti-roll bar linkages over uneven road surfaces, as rubber components can perish with age regardless of mileage. The braking system should be evaluated for any binding or seizing of the front calipers, which is common on cars that sit for extended periods; a slightly firmer or uneven pedal feel, or pulling to one side under light braking, may indicate seized slider pins or corroded caliper pistons. The handbrake should also be tested on an incline to confirm the rear mechanism has not seized from infrequent use. Underbody and structural integrity checks are advisable even though no corrosion advisories have been recorded, particularly around the wheel arches, subframe mounting points, and suspension turrets where early-stage surface corrosion may not yet have reached the threshold for MOT advisory reporting. On the road, the steering should be assessed for any vagueness, knocking through the rack, or uneven tyre wear which could point to worn track rod ends or droplinks. The engine should be observed from cold start for any excessive smoke, irregular idling, or cooling system leaks, as seals and gaskets on a low-mileage 17-year-old vehicle can harden and weep over time. Finally, a thorough check of all service history documentation is strongly recommended to confirm that routine items such as timing belts, coolant, and brake fluid have been replaced at appropriate intervals, as these time-sensitive consumables do not necessarily correlate with mileage accumulation.