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AK08 VUZ

2008 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

56,123 mi
Last recorded56,123 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Fusion54,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK08 VUZ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 56,123 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 52,926 miles

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

corrosion to front chassis

Fail 6 Aug 2024 52,926 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

corrosion to front chassis

Pass 10 Aug 2023 50,999 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2023 50,997 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 49,266 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 49,243 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Aug 2021 47,349 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer 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))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 47,349 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure both hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer 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))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 45,126 miles

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

rear of exhaust system corrded

Fail 18 Aug 2020 45,125 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

rear of exhaust system corrded

Pass 6 Aug 2019 42,417 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

rear of exhaust system corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2018 38,917 miles

Front steering rack weaping both sides of vehicle

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1956015 h (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear exhaust mounts corroded

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 22 Aug 2017 35,656 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear exhaust mounts corroding

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 35,656 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear exhaust mounts corroding

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 31,860 miles

n/s/f lower ball joint rubber perished

o/s/f lower ball joint rubber perished

rear exhaust hanger corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2016 31,831 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked (4.1.D.1a)

both front inner pads look to be wearing low

n/s/f lower ball joint rubber perished

n/s/r tyre tread mishaped

o/s/f lower ball joint rubber perished

o/s/f tyre wearing low

rear exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2015 28,096 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 24,160 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 20,348 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 16,505 miles

screw in n/s/f tyre

Fail 22 Jul 2011 11,696 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 11,696 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 VUZ is a 2008 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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