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Ford Fusion

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,560 cc

RED 38MOT history

RED 38 is a silver diesel Ford Fusion first used on 6 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 38,938 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.

RED 38 silver Ford Fusion – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jan 2027
Mileage
38,938 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,933 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
RED 38
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Ford
Model
Fusion
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
6 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

RED 38 was last recorded at 38,938 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 326 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
38,612 miles · 25 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
326 miles
Average per year
1,933 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 38,938 miles
  • 2025 – 38,612 miles
  • 2024 – 38,371 miles
  • 2023 – 38,122 miles
  • 2022 – 37,712 miles
  • 2021 – 37,131 miles
  • 2020 – 36,722 miles
  • 2019 – 34,665 miles
  • 2018 – 32,195 miles
  • 2017 – 29,628 miles
  • 2016 – 26,777 miles
  • 2015 – 23,219 miles
  • 2014 – 19,675 miles
  • 2013 – 16,034 miles
  • 2012 – 12,069 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass38,938 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 29 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass38,938 miles (+326)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    38,938 miles
    Test number
    297589667023
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  2. Pass38,612 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    38,612 miles
    Test number
    484199989795
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Fail38,612 miles (+241)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,612 miles
    Test number
    699780843873
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass38,371 miles (+249)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    38,371 miles
    Test number
    390852884863
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass38,122 miles (+410)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    38,122 miles
    Test number
    578571162581
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing uneven
  6. Pass37,712 miles (+581)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    37,712 miles
    Test number
    589928234514
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass37,131 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    37,131 miles
    Test number
    218421581787
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Fail37,131 miles (+409)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,131 miles
    Test number
    708834466507
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on an air braking system under bonnet (1.1.11 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass36,722 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    36,722 miles
    Test number
    590028413017
    • AdvisoryParking brake only just met required efficiency 17%
  10. Fail36,722 miles (+2,057)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,722 miles
    Test number
    105704572722
    • DangerousOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryParking brake only just met required efficiency 17%
  11. Pass34,665 miles (+2,470)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    34,665 miles
    Test number
    906292458366
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass32,195 miles (+2,567)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    32,195 miles
    Test number
    488713133833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass29,628 miles (+2,851)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    29,628 miles
    Test number
    944081080866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass26,777 miles (+3,558)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    26,777 miles
    Test number
    644769849128
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass23,219 miles (+3,544)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    23,219 miles
    Test number
    596267745058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass19,675 miles (+3,641)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    19,675 miles
    Test number
    277690154081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass16,034 miles (+3,965)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    16,034 miles
    Test number
    208359143054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass12,069 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    12,069 miles
    Test number
    419610962082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about RED 38

What vehicle is registration RED 38 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show RED 38 on a silver diesel Ford Fusion first used on 6 Mar 2009. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does RED 38 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on RED 38 is valid until 22 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on RED 38?
The MOT on RED 38 is valid until 22 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has RED 38 done?
RED 38 was recorded at 38,938 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 1,933 miles a year.
Has RED 38 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. RED 38 has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on RED 38 ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on RED 38 find?
RED 38 passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front service brake binding but not excessively.

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