CarVerify

Free Car Check

AK08 RGH

2008 Ford Fusion

Black Diesel 1399cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

55,900 mi
Last recorded55,900 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Fusion54,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2022 55,900 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 51,495 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 51,495 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides lower ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 47,335 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 44,349 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 41,608 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2018 41,607 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 39,090 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear tyre has cracks showing in tread area and sidewalls

Pass 22 Aug 2016 36,512 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 32,797 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 32,794 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 29,654 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust system corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2014 29,654 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust system corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2013 24,801 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 20,078 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 14,961 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 14,961 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
Full Ford Fusion reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AK08 RGH 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 70.6%.

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 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 RGH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AK08 RGH?

You can check the full history of AK08 RGH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AK08 RGH registered?

AK08 RGH is a 2008 Ford Fusion, first registered on 21 July 2008.

Is AK08 RGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK08 RGH shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AK08 RGH have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AK08 RGH. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.