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AA08 XAG

2008 Ford Fusion

Orange Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

79,879 mi
Last recorded79,879 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Fusion54,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 XAG
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 79,879 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perishing but no movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perishing but no movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 72,082 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 71,245 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 68,811 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 68,811 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity WATER IN LAMP (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Headlamp aim too low BOTH LAMPS (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 65,628 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 65,627 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 63,252 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 63,246 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 61,559 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 59,611 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 56,376 miles

Nearside Front tyre valve perishing

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Fail 2 Jul 2018 56,376 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working high level stop light inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre valve perishing

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 53,910 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 50,214 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 50,214 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 47,437 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2014 45,613 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 43,186 miles

slight condensation to nearside rear lamp unit

slight corrosion to front brake discs

Fail 31 May 2013 43,186 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

slight condensation to nearside rear lamp unit

slight corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 6 Jun 2012 38,138 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2012 38,133 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 27,569 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 XAG is a 2008 Ford Fusion in Orange with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 XAG, 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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What year was AA08 XAG registered?

AA08 XAG is a 2008 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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