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AK08 WRS

2008 Ford Fusion

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,857 mi
Last recorded98,857 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Fusion54,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK08 WRS
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2020 98,857 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 98,856 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 96,820 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 96,820 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and nearside front (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 87,045 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2017 73,203 miles

front brake discs worn

off side rear indicator slightly discoloured

off side rear tyre on wear markers

pin hole exhaust front pipe

rear silencer outer skin corroded

slight leak on gear box

Pass 25 Jul 2016 62,795 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is worn on the outer edge

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

back box outer casing is corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

engine malfunction light on dash

Pass 31 Jul 2015 56,057 miles

exhaust deteriorated (rear section)

Fail 31 Jul 2015 56,043 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

exhaust deteriorated (rear section)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 49,780 miles

backbox outer casing is corroded

front and rear brake application is slightly uneven

Pass 1 Aug 2013 42,789 miles

rear exhaust outer skin is slightly corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2012 36,030 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 29,509 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2011 29,509 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 WRS is a 2008 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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