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AX08 HCJ

2008 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

141,710 mi
Last recorded141,710 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Fusion54,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 HCJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 141,710 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2026 141,697 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 130,420 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 118,935 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 108,905 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 101,969 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 100,355 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 100,354 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 99,527 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2020 93,627 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 91,130 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 23 Aug 2018 88,122 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 83,562 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 72,036 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 56,148 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 47,966 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 39,678 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 39,678 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 32,698 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 24,318 miles

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

all four tires perishing

Fail 26 Jul 2011 24,318 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

all four tires perishing

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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AX08 HCJ is a 2008 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AX08 HCJ, 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 AX08 HCJ registered?

AX08 HCJ is a 2008 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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