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AK08 KOM

2008 Ford Fusion

Grey Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

152,347 mi
Last recorded152,347 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Fusion54,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK08 KOM
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 152,347 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 13 Aug 2025 152,347 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2024 147,920 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 139,091 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 131,263 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2022 131,261 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 123,963 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 123,962 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 118,739 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 109,928 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 101,823 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 101,823 miles

Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 92,395 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 83,862 miles

nsf fog light damaged and not working

oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2015 73,805 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 66,779 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2014 66,721 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 60,337 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust detiorated

Pass 10 Jul 2012 50,187 miles

rear exaust box outer caseing

Fail 10 Jul 2012 50,186 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

rear exaust box outer caseing

Pass 24 Jun 2011 36,167 miles

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

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 KOM is a 2008 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KOM, 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 AK08 KOM registered?

AK08 KOM is a 2008 Ford Fusion, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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