2008 Ford Fusion MOT pass rate: 69.9% (23,583 tests)
Is the 2008 Fusion getting worse?
Pass rate of 2008-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 71.3% +5.9 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 69.4% +4.5 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 69.0% +3.8 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2008 Fusion
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 5,311 | 25.1% |
| 2 | Brakes | 4,237 | 20.0% |
| 3 | Suspension | 4,177 | 19.7% |
| 4 | Tyres | 1,854 | 8.7% |
| 5 | Body, chassis, structure | 1,750 | 8.3% |
| 6 | Noise, emissions and leaks | 1,270 | 6.0% |
All Fusion years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1,537 | 63.4% | -2.2 pts | 95,002 |
| 2003 | 11,193 | 63.6% | -1.4 pts | 95,418 |
| 2004 | 12,295 | 64.4% | +0.1 pts | 95,002 |
| 2005 | 13,727 | 65.9% | +1.4 pts | 92,925 |
| 2006 | 19,791 | 63.8% | -0.6 pts | 89,606 |
| 2007 | 21,700 | 68.0% | +2.9 pts | 86,086 |
| 2008 (this page) | 23,583 | 69.9% | +4.8 pts | 80,883 |
| 2009 | 24,978 | 71.5% | +5.1 pts | 76,818 |
| 2010 | 16,905 | 73.0% | +5.7 pts | 70,584 |
| 2011 | 7,479 | 77.7% | +8.5 pts | 66,576 |
| 2012 | 2,377 | 80.4% | +9.2 pts | 57,548 |
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FAQs
Is a 2008 Ford Fusion reliable?
2008-registered examples passed 69.9% of their MOT tests (23,583 tests, 2023–2025), +4.8 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 18 years old with a median 80,883 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2008 Fusion?
The median tested example shows 80,883 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Should I buy the petrol or diesel 2008 Fusion?
In this cohort petrols pass 71.3% of tests against 65.9% for diesels. Mileage and use can explain part of that gap, so treat it as a reason to inspect DPF and emissions history, not a fuel-type verdict.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.