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AX08 KUW

2008 Ford Fusion

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

52,412 mi
Last recorded52,412 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Fusion54,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 KUW
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 52,412 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2025 52,412 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 51,932 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2024 51,930 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outter sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 47,924 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2022 44,131 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 41,438 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 41,342 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 39,173 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 36,221 miles

door open warning sign illuminated

Fail 6 Jun 2019 36,195 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

door open warning sign illuminated

Pass 31 May 2018 33,313 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has slight cracking in tread

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

both rear coil springs corroded

wiper blades ends split

Fail 31 May 2018 33,313 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has slight cracking in tread

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

both rear coil springs corroded

wiper blades ends split

Pass 15 Jun 2017 30,932 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre has cuts and cracking

engine oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2016 28,465 miles

rear exhaust box outer casing deteriorated

Pass 15 Jun 2015 26,072 miles

o/s/f + n/s/r tyres wearing close to limit.

outer skin corroded through on rear silencer.

Fail 15 Jun 2015 26,070 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f + n/s/r tyres wearing close to limit.

outer skin corroded through on rear silencer.

Fail 26 Jun 2014 21,547 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear silencer corroding.

Pass 26 Jun 2014 21,547 miles

rear silencer corroding.

Pass 20 Aug 2013 19,864 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 17,285 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 14,615 miles

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

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 KUW 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 68.2%.

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 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 AX08 KUW, 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 KUW is a 2008 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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