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AX08 HCY

2008 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

145,914 mi
Last recorded145,914 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Fusion54,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 HCY
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 145,914 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 132,183 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner edge and has a small cut (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner edge and has a small cut (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 118,893 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 106,163 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

handbrake requirements only just met

Pass 31 Mar 2021 91,543 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 91,543 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2020 83,112 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2020 83,112 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 68,394 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 67,017 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 22 Jul 2017 64,593 miles

Nearside front and nearside rear tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 23 Jul 2016 62,619 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

cuts in n/s/f tyre

Pass 30 Jul 2015 53,930 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 41,321 miles

lip in front brake discs

Fail 11 Jul 2014 41,321 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

lip in front brake discs

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 30,213 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 26,031 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 21,239 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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AX08 HCY is a 2008 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HCY, 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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AX08 HCY is a 2008 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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