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BG08 AKX

2008 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

47,887 mi
Last recorded47,887 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Fusion54,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 AKX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 47,887 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear condensation/water in lamp unit

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel filler breather hose perishing

parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 3 Apr 2025 46,525 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear condensation in lamp unit

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel filler breather hose perishing

recommend further inspection to parking brake

Pass 4 Apr 2024 44,897 miles

Fuel filler breather hose starting to split recommend replacement

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Recommend replacement (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2024 44,897 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fuel filler breather hose starting to split recommend replacement

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Recommend replacement (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 43,768 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2023 43,768 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 41,306 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 39,737 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 39,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 37,029 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 35,529 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 31,951 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 27,732 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 25,010 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 21,204 miles

Front wipers starting to smear

Pass 3 Apr 2013 17,370 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 10 Apr 2012 13,632 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 13,157 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 8,302 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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BG08 AKX is a 2008 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 BG08 AKX, 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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BG08 AKX is a 2008 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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