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AC08 OUV

2008 Ford Fusion

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

164,362 mi
Last recorded164,362 miles
Recorded on30 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Fusion54,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 OUV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2023 164,362 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 153,095 miles
Fail 27 May 2022 153,094 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2021 143,250 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 143,250 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2020 135,229 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 135,219 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 May 2019 124,774 miles

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 30 May 2019 124,774 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 30 May 2018 113,330 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 102,548 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 102,528 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 May 2016 92,112 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 82,277 miles

offside rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 28 May 2014 73,427 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 73,427 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2013 64,279 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 55,044 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 May 2011 46,864 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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AC08 OUV is a 2008 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AC08 OUV, 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 AC08 OUV registered?

AC08 OUV is a 2008 Ford Fusion, first registered on 19 April 2008.

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