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AJ08 XFC

2008 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

51,310 mi
Last recorded51,310 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Fusion54,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ08 XFC
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 51,310 miles

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

Front all suspension components corroded, not excessive

Fail 10 Mar 2026 51,310 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front all suspension components corroded, not excessive

Front coolant expansion tank cap leaking slightly

Pass 5 Mar 2025 47,464 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 44,272 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 41,512 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 41,512 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 35,830 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to o/s/r brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 35,830 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to o/s/r brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 33,393 miles

Coolant leak thermostat housing ()

Pass 17 Mar 2020 31,830 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 28,738 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

front tyres perished

Pass 21 Mar 2018 25,753 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 22,971 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 20,797 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 20,797 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 18,439 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres perished and cracking/spliiting in tread and on sidewalls.

Pass 25 Mar 2014 16,040 miles

O/s/r tyre perished.

Fail 26 Mar 2013 13,906 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front and o/s/rear tyres perishing

Pass 26 Mar 2013 13,906 miles

both front and o/s/rear tyres perishing

Pass 16 Mar 2012 11,860 miles

both front &o/s/rear tyres starting to perish in tread and on shoulders

Pass 17 Mar 2011 9,689 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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AJ08 XFC is a 2008 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AJ08 XFC, 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.

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What year was AJ08 XFC registered?

AJ08 XFC is a 2008 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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