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AK08 LJW

2008 Ford Fusion

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

131,003 mi
Last recorded131,003 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Fusion54,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK08 LJW
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 131,003 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 131,002 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure broken at rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust broken (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases broken at rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 121,493 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2023 121,492 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2022 113,735 miles

Rear Silencer is showing signs of deterioration

Pass 14 Jan 2021 108,272 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 101,734 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 98,338 miles

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

both front tyres close to legal limits on edges

exhaust corroding

Pass 13 Jul 2017 91,361 miles

exhaust corroding

Pass 15 Jul 2016 85,997 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 76,712 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 63,671 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 52,828 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 40,814 miles

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

O/S/R tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Pass 16 Jul 2011 29,688 miles

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

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

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 LJW is a 2008 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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

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