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AK08 SFD

2008 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

93,679 mi
Last recorded93,679 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Fusion54,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK08 SFD
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 93,679 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under body general corrosion

Fail 21 Oct 2025 93,679 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under body general corrosion

Pass 1 Oct 2024 85,316 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 80,580 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 74,873 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 69,472 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 Oct 2021 69,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Oct 2020 66,671 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 63,693 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 58,133 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 53,560 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 46,228 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 41,179 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 41,179 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 36,706 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2014 36,706 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 31,767 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 27,828 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 27,828 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 26,371 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 18,585 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 SFD is a 2008 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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