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AK08 SVB

2008 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

78,775 mi
Last recorded78,775 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Fusion54,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 78,775 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2025 76,438 miles

all suspension units corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2024 73,377 miles

all front ball joint dust cover perished

all suspension units corroded

rear axle corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2024 73,376 miles

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

all front ball joint dust cover perished

all suspension units corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2023 69,892 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 67,645 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 63,393 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jun 2020 59,378 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 55,289 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 49,098 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 44,144 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face corroded/worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 40,712 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 37,177 miles

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

Wipers slightly smeary

Pass 25 Jun 2014 33,057 miles

tailgate only opens with key

Fail 3 Jul 2013 28,953 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 28,953 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 24,575 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 18,871 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 SVB is a 2008 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SVB, 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 SVB registered?

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

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