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AN08 GBO

2008 Ford Fusion

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

85,954 mi
Last recorded85,954 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Fusion54,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN08 GBO
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 85,954 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 74,037 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2023 74,036 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front disc inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2022 73,468 miles

Front sub frame and suspension corroded.

Rear chassis and suspension corroded.

Fail 5 May 2022 73,468 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake performance not tested Offside front to rear brake pipe leaking at rear. (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear brake pipe at rear. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front sub frame and suspension corroded.

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe on rear hub. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear chassis and suspension corroded.

Rear heat shield insecure.

Fail 3 May 2022 73,467 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear silencer box shield loose

Pass 10 May 2021 69,986 miles

Both Sides Inner Sills and Facing Panel & Undersides General Surface Corrosion Fitted.

Both Sides Sills Covers Fitted.

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

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both Sides. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel Arch Molding.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished & Cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2020 66,389 miles

Underside surface general rust.

Fail 11 May 2020 66,386 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High Level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Underside surface general rust.

Pass 22 Jul 2019 61,716 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 57,232 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 53,738 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 49,802 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 45,032 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 40,509 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 40,502 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 35,233 miles

n/s wiper slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Jul 2012 26,185 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 20,349 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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AN08 GBO is a 2008 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AN08 GBO, 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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AN08 GBO is a 2008 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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