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AK08 LAJ

2008 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

107,964 mi
Last recorded107,964 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Fusion54,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK08 LAJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 107,964 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 6 Oct 2021 107,918 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 101,033 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 94,602 miles

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

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Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit - *** ADVISE REPLACE ASAP *** (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 94,602 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit - *** ADVISE REPLACE ASAP *** (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 86,719 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2018 86,685 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone bracket ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 75,122 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread is cracked

Pass 21 Jun 2016 64,947 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 54,866 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 44,145 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 35,840 miles

rear exhaust box is corrored

Pass 9 Jul 2012 28,619 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 21,727 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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AK08 LAJ is a 2008 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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