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AE08 TAO

2008 Ford Fusion

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

68,273 mi
Last recorded68,273 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Fusion54,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 TAO
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 68,273 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 61,210 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 54,660 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 53,383 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 51,756 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 48,294 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 47,496 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded and worn.

Fail 4 Feb 2020 47,491 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

front brake discs slightly corroded and worn.

Pass 5 Jul 2019 43,628 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 34,426 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 27,435 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 25,211 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & perishing (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 22,844 miles

front tyres perishing

Pass 17 Jun 2014 20,004 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 16,880 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 13,582 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 10,805 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Fusion?

Based on 1,954,614 MOT tests across 109,115 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
4,982
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
109,115
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,160
Stop lamp not working 30,760
Brake pipe excessively corroded 28,170
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27,008
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 12,933
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AE08 TAO is a 2008 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2008 Ford Fusion models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 54,574 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Fusion fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41,160 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE08 TAO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fusion typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 18 years old, this Ford Fusion is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE08 TAO registered?

AE08 TAO is a 2008 Ford Fusion, first registered on 10 July 2008.

Is AE08 TAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE08 TAO shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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