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AK08 SCE

2008 Ford Fusion

Red Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

105,407 mi
Last recorded105,407 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Fusion54,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK08 SCE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2023 105,407 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 101,521 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2022 101,521 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and low (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 85,427 miles

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

Front wipers poor

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 83,629 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2020 83,629 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 80,690 miles

both rear coil springs becoming corroded

exhaust becoming corroded

n/s front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

n/s/f tyre worn near limit

o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm and worn on outer edge

various slight oil leaks

Fail 5 Mar 2019 80,690 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

both rear coil springs becoming corroded

exhaust becoming corroded

n/s front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

n/s/f tyre worn near limit

o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm and worn on outer edge

various slight oil leaks

Pass 17 Aug 2017 71,857 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 30 Aug 2016 55,996 miles

Nearside nearside front tyre bald outer edge

nearside rear tyre 1.6mm tread deapth

offside front tyre worn outer edge

offside rear worn outer edge

Pass 9 Sep 2015 41,508 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 41,508 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 29,553 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 29,149 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 26,576 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 24,274 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 22,617 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 SCE is a 2008 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SCE, 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 SCE is a 2008 Ford Fusion, first registered on 23 July 2008.

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