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AA08 OGT

2008 Ford Fusion

Red Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

130,329 mi
Last recorded130,329 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Fusion54,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 OGT
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 130,329 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 2 Aug 2025 130,324 miles

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 122,331 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 104,626 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2022 104,626 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 103,722 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 101,681 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2020 101,681 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 77,919 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rerar (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2019 77,915 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rerar (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 72,161 miles

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

centre stop lamp not working

front brake discs worn

Fail 26 Mar 2018 72,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/60/15V (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60/15V (4.1.E.1)

centre stop lamp not working

front brake discs worn

Pass 20 Mar 2017 54,424 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 377,491 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 27,223 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 22,694 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 14,604 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 14,604 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 11,242 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 8,342 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 OGT is a 2008 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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