2009 Ford Fusion 1.4L Petrol · SD59 NMM

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a worsening trend regarding deteriorating rubber and age-related components. While it passed its most recent test in October 2025 at 44,868 miles, the tester identified multiple defects that had persisted from previous years. Specifically, the nearside and offside front suspension arm ball joint dust covers remained severely deteriorated across both 2024 and 2025, indicating a failure to address recurring wear items caused by age rather than mechanical stress. At 17 years old, the recorded mileage of 44,868 miles is exceptionally low, averaging approximately 2,640 miles per year. This low usage pattern explains the recurring issues with perished rubber components, such as the cracking on the rear tyres noted in both 2024 and 2025. However, the vehicle likely sat for long periods, evidenced by the 1,532 miles driven between 2023 and 2024, which leads to the degradation of brake hoses and dry cracking tyres despite the low odometer reading. A prospective buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the front suspension and braking systems. The offside front brake hose was flagged for being twisted and damaged in 2024, and then found chafed in 2025, suggesting a component nearing failure or lacking proper routing. The corrosion on the brake pipes noted in 2023 also requires close monitoring to ensure structural thinning has not progressed beyond the surface level. Additionally, the offside front CV boot, which was severely deteriorated in 2022, should be checked for grease leaks to prevent damage to the driveshaft.