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AA08 OGS

2008 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,897 mi
Last recorded129,897 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Fusion54,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 OGS
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2024 129,897 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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 Clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Coolant bottle empty

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn BOTH (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 124,967 miles

Engine MIL was on indicating a malfunction. Fault code cleared light has not come back on

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

vehicle boot and rear seats fully laden not allowing full inspection

Fail 3 Mar 2023 124,820 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

no coolant in expansion tank

vehicle boot and rear seats fully laden not allowing full inspection

Pass 7 Mar 2022 116,761 miles

Clutch starting to slip.

Fail 17 Feb 2022 116,567 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Nearside front to rear metal brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Different size tyres fitted across front axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Offside front to rear metal brake pipe . (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Offside front to rear metal brake pipe. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Clutch starting to slip.

Fan belt damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside rear tyre on 1.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside rear tyre on 1.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 107,111 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover /bump stop detached.

Pass 27 Feb 2020 99,032 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover loose and detached.

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

Fail 25 Feb 2020 99,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested bulb not working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover loose and detached.

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 86,049 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All N/S/R & O/S/R pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension/shock absorber Bump stop detached and loose.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 86,049 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All N/S/R & O/S/R pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension/shock absorber Bump stop detached and loose.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 70,990 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Rear rear seats and belts not tested

Fail 20 Feb 2018 70,649 miles

Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear rear seats and belts not tested

Pass 27 Feb 2017 53,377 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 53,377 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 47,018 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 39,757 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 39,757 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 32,817 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 24,250 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 14,277 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 OGS is a 2008 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 AA08 OGS, 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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AA08 OGS is a 2008 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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