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AO08 BKU

2008 Ford Fusion

Purple Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

65,656 mi
Last recorded65,656 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Fusion54,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 BKU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 65,656 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 61,466 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 56,418 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2023 56,418 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 52,516 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 49,370 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 44,961 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 39,888 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 34,801 miles

brake pipe corroded front to rear

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2017 29,859 miles

Front front brake discs getting slightly worn

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

Offside Outer c/v joint boot clip insecure

hand brake only pulling 19% (would fail at 15%)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 24,624 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 23,885 miles

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Water ingress n/s/r light

Pass 17 Apr 2014 21,181 miles

o/s rear light lens chiped

Fail 17 Apr 2014 21,181 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s rear light lens chiped

Pass 29 Apr 2013 18,027 miles

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

all four tyres perished

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 26 Apr 2012 14,093 miles

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 26 Apr 2011 8,789 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 8,789 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 8,629 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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AO08 BKU is a 2008 Ford Fusion in Purple with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AO08 BKU, 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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AO08 BKU is a 2008 Ford Fusion, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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