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AK08 CRA

2008 Ford Fusion

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

109,045 mi
Last recorded109,045 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Fusion54,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK08 CRA
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2023 109,045 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 105,051 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under body slightly corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2022 105,051 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 103,042 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Front & Rear brake are corroded / covered in grease or other materials

Front & Rear coil springs are corroded

Hand brake lever has little reserve travel left, needs adjustment / repair

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak in the engine Bay Area but not excessive

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 103,042 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside 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))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Front & Rear brake are corroded / covered in grease or other materials

Front & Rear coil springs are corroded

Hand brake lever has little reserve travel left, needs adjustment / repair

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak in the engine Bay Area but not excessive

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 86,835 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

front & rear brake pipes are starting to corrode

front & rear coil springs are corroded

hand brake lever has little reserve travel left

oil leak in the engine Bay Area

Fail 13 Nov 2020 86,832 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing also electrical wire exposed (3.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

front & rear brake pipes are starting to corrode

front & rear coil springs are corroded

hand brake lever has little reserve travel left

oil leak in the engine Bay Area

Pass 15 May 2019 75,973 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 75,973 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 71,142 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 71,137 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit JUST LEGAL (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 55,077 miles

High stop lamp not working.

Pass 16 Dec 2015 52,454 miles

oil leak

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2014 49,205 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2013 46,081 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 33,800 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 33,799 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Fail 5 Aug 2011 24,700 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear centre seat belt buckle is faulty

Pass 5 Aug 2011 24,700 miles

rear centre seat belt buckle is faulty

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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AK08 CRA is a 2008 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AK08 CRA, 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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AK08 CRA is a 2008 Ford Fusion, first registered on 7 August 2008.

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