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AK08 TUX

2008 Ford Fusion

Purple Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

75,996 mi
Last recorded75,996 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Fusion54,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK08 TUX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 75,996 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

both front tyres getting low (3mm

surface corrosion forming underside of vehicle/suspension components

Fail 3 Feb 2026 75,966 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

both front tyres getting low (3mm

surface corrosion forming underside of vehicle/suspension components

Pass 11 Feb 2025 74,043 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

n/s/r tyre getting low (3mm

surface corrosion forming underside of vehicle/suspension components

Pass 27 Nov 2023 72,870 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases engine area (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 66,667 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 66,667 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 57,862 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 56,743 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 56,743 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 54,690 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 54,684 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 52,473 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 47,945 miles

Rear both rear tyres cracked and aged dot 1513

Fail 15 Jun 2018 47,939 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Rear both rear tyres cracked and aged dot 1513

Pass 26 Jun 2017 45,251 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 41,347 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 41,347 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 38,087 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 34,694 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

bonnet latch is stiff to lock

Pass 10 Jul 2013 30,849 miles

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

both front tyres starting to split

Fail 10 Jul 2013 30,849 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres starting to split

Pass 2 Jul 2012 24,811 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 19,883 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 TUX is a 2008 Ford Fusion in Purple with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 TUX, 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 TUX registered?

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

Is AK08 TUX safe to buy?

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