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AK08 VRH

2008 Ford Fusion

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

126,239 mi
Last recorded126,239 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Fusion54,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK08 VRH
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 126,239 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside parking brake effort low

Pass 28 Aug 2024 123,544 miles

Offside Rear handbrake effort slightly low

Fail 28 Aug 2024 123,544 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake effort slightly low

Pass 29 Aug 2023 120,231 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 115,780 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 115,780 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 110,327 miles

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

corrosion on rear axle

front sub frame corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2021 110,325 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

corrosion on rear axle

front sub frame corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2020 101,096 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 101,094 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 92,538 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads getting low

slight oil leak from gear box

Fail 20 Aug 2019 92,538 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

front brake discs worn

front brake pads getting low

slight oil leak from gear box

Pass 20 Aug 2018 83,461 miles

both front and nearside rear tyres getting close to tread wear indicator

Pass 6 Sep 2017 74,858 miles

major oil leak from gear box reverse switch

slight gas leak from exhaust back box

Pass 6 Sep 2016 67,416 miles

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

oil level low

Pass 20 Jul 2015 58,471 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2015 58,471 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 51,199 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 41,935 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

high level brake light inop

Pass 21 Aug 2012 31,804 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2012 31,804 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 22,247 miles

front wiper blades smearing screen slightly

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 VRH is a 2008 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VRH, 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 VRH registered?

AK08 VRH is a 2008 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 July 2008.

Is AK08 VRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK08 VRH shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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