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AK08 SEU

2008 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,204 mi
Last recorded121,204 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Fusion54,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK08 SEU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2022 121,204 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 121,198 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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 Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp showing all the time (4.3.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 118,494 miles

Offside Rear park brake effort low

Fail 30 Apr 2021 118,494 miles

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

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 Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear park brake effort low

Pass 4 May 2020 110,090 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2019 100,248 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 100,248 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))

Pass 9 May 2018 90,249 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 80,764 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 73,202 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 63,237 miles

advise injector seals need replacement to cure noise on engine

Pass 12 Jul 2014 55,334 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 48,019 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 37,109 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 25,607 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 SEU is a 2008 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SEU, 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 SEU registered?

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

Is AK08 SEU safe to buy?

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