2008 Ford Fusion · 27,472 MOT tests
2008 Ford Fusion reliability
2008 Ford Fusions fail 39.1% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 11 Fusion years (27,472 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford Fusions: 40.6%)
- 39.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Fusions: 40.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 0% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- 79,047
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 27,472
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2008 against the years either side
- 2007 cars: about average for its age (the 2008 car does better)
- 2009 cars: about average for its age (the 2008 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 3.8% of tests fail here (37% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 25% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2008 car carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
Common problems
What fails on a 2008 Ford Fusion
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics21.3%
- Suspension11.1%
- Brakes9.5%
- Body, chassis and structure6.4%
- Tyres6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks4.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Stop lamp not working 7.42%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Rear fog lamp not working 4.59%
A failed rear fog lamp reduces visibility in fog and leaves you less visible to following traffic, so repair it.
Position lamp not working 3.77%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.57%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 3.36%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Ball joint dust cover no longer sealed 2.93%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the joint, speeding wear, so the joint may need replacing later.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (15.99%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.35%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (12.25%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.63%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (7.37%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (5.9%)
Other years
Every Ford Fusion year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2008 Ford Fusion reliable?
2008 Ford Fusions fail 39.1% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 11 Fusion years (27,472 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2008 Ford Fusion MOT?
Most often stop lamp not working (7.42% of tests), rear fog lamp not working (4.59% of tests), position lamp not working (3.77% of tests).
How many miles should a 2008 Ford Fusion have done?
At its MOT aged about 14, a typical 2008 Ford Fusion shows 79,047 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2008 car?
A car first registered in 2008 carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
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