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AK08 SWS

2008 Ford Fusion

Grey Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

80,434 mi
Last recorded80,434 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Fusion54,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK08 SWS
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2020 80,434 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 69,502 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 58,607 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2017 58,451 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 54,145 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 10 Oct 2015 51,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge 1.8mm main tread 4.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 1.8mm main tread 3mm (4.1.E.1)

rear silencer corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2015 51,003 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge 1.8mm main tread 4.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 1.8mm main tread 3mm (4.1.E.1)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2014 48,214 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 40,236 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2012 33,028 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 26,812 miles

cut to cords in N/S/R tyre

cut to cords in O/S/F tyre

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 SWS is a 2008 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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

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