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AK08 STF

2008 Ford Fusion

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

104,928 mi
Last recorded104,928 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Fusion54,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2019 104,928 miles

car idles rough from cold, rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2019 104,928 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

car idles rough from cold, rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2018 101,439 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2018 101,439 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 17 Sep 2018 101,431 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (1.1.2 (c))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 92,687 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

undertrays and engine covers fitted, unable to check certain items

Fail 23 Sep 2017 92,650 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts link arm (3.6.B.2a)

Power steering component(s) leaking pipe ??? (2.3.3b)

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

undertrays and engine covers fitted, unable to check certain items

Pass 8 Oct 2016 85,841 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2016 85,690 miles

Centre Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 77,772 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 72,680 miles

wipers poor

Fail 17 Oct 2014 72,680 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

wipers poor

Pass 24 Mar 2014 65,810 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 47,861 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 47,861 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2012 31,400 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 17,236 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 STF 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 58.8%.

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 STF, 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 STF registered?

AK08 STF is a 2008 Ford Fusion, first registered on 23 July 2008.

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