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AK08 SFL

2008 Ford Fusion

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

145,737 mi
Last recorded145,737 miles
Recorded on20 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Fusion54,574 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK08 SFL
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2024 145,737 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 138,491 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 138,491 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 133,724 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 133,724 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 May 2021 128,698 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 124,635 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2019 118,129 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 110,170 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 102,261 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 93,595 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 85,736 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 67,040 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 67,040 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 43,097 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 43,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 28,598 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 SFL is a 2008 Ford Fusion in Black 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 SFL, 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 SFL registered?

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

Is AK08 SFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK08 SFL shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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