2008 Ford Fusion 1.4L Petrol · ML08 AYY

Based on the official DVSA MOT records, this 2008 Ford Fusion presents a stable and largely positive roadworthiness profile heading into mid-2026. The most recent test, conducted on 25 June 2025 at 35,449 miles, resulted in a clean pass with only minor advisories. The front registration plate showed deterioration, and both front tyres were flagged for cracking or perishing in the tread. These are low-severity, cosmetic and consumable items rather than structural or mechanical defects. The maintenance trend is broadly stable, with no recurring safety-critical failures in the most recent two years of testing. The mileage accumulation is notably low for an eighteen-year-old vehicle. Between the June 2023 test at 34,541 miles and the June 2025 test at 35,449 miles, the car covered just 908 miles across a full two-year interval. That equates to fewer than 500 miles per annum in the most recent period, following a similarly modest 447 miles added between mid-2023 and mid-2024. Such minimal use raises the possibility of prolonged standing, which can cause localised brake disc corrosion, tyre flat-spotting, and dried-out rubber seals. The MOT record itself is clean and consistent, with no gaps in annual testing and no sudden surges in mileage that would suggest high-intensity use. A buyer should still carry out a focused physical inspection. The repeated advisory on both front tyres across the 2024 and 2025 tests points to a slow puncture risk or age-related perishing rather than simple wear. Check the tyre sidewalls and inner edges closely, and confirm whether the replacements fitted after the 2025 test have resolved the cracking. The split or insecure outer CV boot on the offside front, flagged in the June 2023 failure, was rectified before the retest the same day, but it is worth inspecting the joint for play and the surrounding area for fresh grease contamination. The minor oil leak noted in 2023 also warrants a visual check of the engine and gearbox for any residue that may have worsened. Given the very low mileage, pay particular attention to the condition of rubber brake hoses, suspension bushes, and exhaust mounts, as age rather than use is the primary degradation factor on a car of this vintage.