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AK08 SEJ

2008 Ford Fusion

Purple Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

120,293 mi
Last recorded120,293 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Fusion54,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK08 SEJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2022 120,293 miles

Fuel injectors chuffing.

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2022 120,292 miles

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

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

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

Fuel injectors chuffing.

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 118,509 miles

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

exhaust flexy in poor condition

outer sills covered in trims

Fail 16 Mar 2021 118,506 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking suspect injector (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

exhaust flexy in poor condition

outer sills covered in trims

Pass 4 Jul 2019 112,643 miles

Nearside Rear 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 4 Jul 2019 112,643 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear 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 26 Jul 2018 98,669 miles

slight exhaust blow

Pass 31 Jul 2017 79,786 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 58,984 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn

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

Offside Front tyre worn

Pass 22 Jul 2015 51,024 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 47,408 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 14 Jul 2014 47,408 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 42,049 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 36,105 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 29,166 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 SEJ is a 2008 Ford Fusion in Purple with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SEJ, 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 SEJ registered?

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

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