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AX08 KVO

2008 Ford Fusion

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,064 mi
Last recorded116,064 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Fusion54,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 KVO
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 116,064 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear suspension beam mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear upper mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2025 116,063 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear suspension beam mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear upper mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 106,826 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 106,826 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 96,227 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 96,227 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front driveshaft support bearing slight noisy

Pass 22 Jun 2022 88,219 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 88,218 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 80,251 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 80,248 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 73,652 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2020 73,652 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 66,853 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2018 66,581 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2017 64,668 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking and starting to perish

Offside Front tyre cracking and starting to perish

Rear seats folded flat unable to test rear seat belts

Fail 4 Nov 2017 64,667 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre cracking and starting to perish

Offside Front tyre cracking and starting to perish

Rear seats folded flat unable to test rear seat belts

Pass 29 Oct 2016 62,305 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2016 62,305 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 60,032 miles

Both front tyres perished

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 58,122 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 55,900 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 51,329 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

off side rear tyre is getting low on tread

rear exhaust silencer is corroded

slight cuts in both rear tyres

Pass 17 Jul 2012 39,943 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres are starting to perish

Pass 8 Jul 2011 29,271 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly on the inner edge.

Fail 8 Jul 2011 29,271 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly on the inner edge.

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 KVO is a 2008 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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