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AK08 MGT

2008 Ford Fusion

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

94,306 mi
Last recorded94,306 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Fusion54,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 94,306 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2020 94,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords an below limit 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 79,040 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 79,013 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 65,234 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2018 65,234 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 53,174 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 53,174 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 41,805 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 38,526 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 38,526 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 34,947 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 34,947 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 31,824 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 27,392 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 17,627 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 17,627 miles

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

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 MGT is a 2008 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 MGT, 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 MGT registered?

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

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