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AK08 SDJ

2008 Ford Fusion

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

142,669 mi
Last recorded142,669 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Fusion54,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK08 SDJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 142,669 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 135,078 miles

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

car getting rusty

Fail 7 Aug 2024 135,078 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

car getting rusty

o/s strut top nut and mounting rusty

Pass 4 Aug 2023 126,839 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 119,578 miles

both front tyres beginning to wear on inner edges

Fail 10 Aug 2022 119,546 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres beginning to wear on inner edges

Pass 4 Aug 2021 113,233 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

bottom engine/gearbox steady worn

Pass 6 Aug 2020 107,649 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 107,649 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 102,475 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 102,469 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 98,246 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

bottom ball joint gaiters perishing

Fail 26 Jul 2018 98,246 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

bottom ball joint gaiters perishing

Pass 23 Aug 2017 94,154 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 89,842 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 78,516 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 78,516 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 66,279 miles

front n/plate insecure

Pass 12 Jul 2013 54,335 miles

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

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust deterating

Pass 9 Jul 2012 43,486 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2012 43,421 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 31,994 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 SDJ is a 2008 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SDJ, 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 SDJ registered?

AK08 SDJ is a 2008 Ford Fusion, first registered on 22 July 2008.

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