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AE08 FNK

2008 Ford Fusion

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

137,975 mi
Last recorded137,975 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Fusion54,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 FNK
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 137,975 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

DIESEL INJECTOR CHUFFING

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside including various components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Axle beam (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Unable to fully inspect rear seat belts

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Fail 15 May 2024 137,945 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside including various components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Axle beam (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Unable to fully inspect rear seat belts

Pass 13 Apr 2023 134,854 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central to rear join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 127,773 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 114,792 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 107,845 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 98,233 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 90,840 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 86,056 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 79,133 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 79,133 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 70,812 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 63,684 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 51,077 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 40,329 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 36,242 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 36,242 miles

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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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AE08 FNK is a 2008 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 AE08 FNK, 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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AE08 FNK is a 2008 Ford Fusion, first registered on 8 July 2008.

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