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AA08 OFU

2008 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

49,046 mi
Last recorded49,046 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Fusion54,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 OFU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 49,046 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 49,034 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2024 46,212 miles

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

Water ingress in both rear lamps

Pass 30 Mar 2023 43,924 miles

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

Reverse lamp inoperative

Pass 1 Apr 2022 41,150 miles

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

both rear tyres slight cracking

Fail 31 Mar 2022 41,150 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

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

both rear tyres slight cracking

reverse lights not working

Pass 23 Mar 2021 38,205 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 35,613 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 32,220 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 28,677 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 3 Apr 2017 24,827 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 24,827 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 19,743 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 14,341 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 8,923 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 7,773 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 7,773 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 6,290 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 4,612 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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AA08 OFU is a 2008 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AA08 OFU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AA08 OFU registered?

AA08 OFU is a 2008 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 July 2008.

Is AA08 OFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA08 OFU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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