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AO08 NVK

2008 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

89,826 mi
Last recorded89,826 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Fusion54,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 NVK
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 89,826 miles

Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Fail 15 Nov 2025 89,758 miles

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

Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2024 85,232 miles

Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2023 79,717 miles

Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 74,835 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Within the tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Nov 2021 70,208 miles

Front Exhaust flexible joint slightly deteriorated

Fail 29 Nov 2021 70,220 miles

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

Front Exhaust flexible joint slightly deteriorated

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 Nov 2020 65,563 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test From rear view mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust flexible joint slightly deteriorated

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Also tyre has cracking within tread area and showing signs of age derogation ()

Fail 25 Nov 2020 65,563 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test From rear view mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust flexible joint slightly deteriorated

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Also tyre has cracking within tread area and showing signs of age derogation ()

Pass 29 Nov 2019 60,895 miles

Front exhaust flexible joint slightly deteriorated

Rear exhaust mount corroded

Sill covers fitted

Fail 29 Nov 2019 60,895 miles

Front exhaust flexible joint slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust mount corroded

Sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2018 55,565 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2018 55,565 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 50,256 miles

Coolant leak thermostat housing ()

offside front and offside rear valve stems deteriorated/perished

Pass 24 Nov 2016 43,330 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 36,819 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 36,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 30,541 miles

1. Nearside front tyre wearing low on inside edge and is starting to perish. 2. Offside front tyre starting to perish. 3. Unable to inspect outr sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

4. Nearside rear tyre tread starting to bulkge and wearing low on outside edge. 5. Offside rear tyre tread starting to bulge.

Pass 14 Nov 2013 24,254 miles

As per failure.

Fail 13 Nov 2013 24,212 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Both front tyres becoming perished.

Pass 5 Dec 2012 18,589 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 16,726 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 14,139 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 NVK is a 2008 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AO08 NVK, 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 AO08 NVK registered?

AO08 NVK is a 2008 Ford Fusion, first registered on 7 April 2008.

Is AO08 NVK safe to buy?

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