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AV08 HLK

2008 Ford Fusion

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

105,957 mi
Last recorded105,957 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Fusion54,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 HLK
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 105,957 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 103,017 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 102,491 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 102,491 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 99,289 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 99,289 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 92,713 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 92,713 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 87,828 miles

Nearside Front 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 4 Feb 2019 79,410 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 74,126 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 72,197 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside front tyre on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 72,167 miles

Rear fog lamp not working offside rear (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside front (8.2.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside front tyre on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 68,153 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside rear tyre on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 68,127 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside rear tyre on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2015 63,022 miles

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

advisory diesel smoke test emissions high recomend fuel cleaner

advisory exhaust system is deteriorated

Pass 7 May 2014 56,325 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 55,442 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 47,142 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 34,464 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 24,211 miles

Fuel filter cover loose.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Mar 2011 24,211 miles

Fuel filter cover loose.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AV08 HLK is a 2008 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AV08 HLK, 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 AV08 HLK registered?

AV08 HLK is a 2008 Ford Fusion, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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