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AK08 TBJ

2008 Ford Fusion

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

144,432 mi
Last recorded144,432 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Fusion54,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK08 TBJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 144,432 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 134,549 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 122,120 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 110,542 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 98,810 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 94,209 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2020 88,096 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 81,104 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 73,104 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 63,184 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 63,183 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' items on mirror (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 54,693 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 45,192 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 32,469 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2014 32,469 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 27,783 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 23,033 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 18,665 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 TBJ is a 2008 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,399cc petrol 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 TBJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK08 TBJ registered?

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

Is AK08 TBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK08 TBJ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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