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AE08 GME

2008 Ford Fusion

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

153,260 mi
Last recorded153,260 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Fusion54,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 GME
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 153,260 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 144,846 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 137,896 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 133,350 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 127,330 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective roll restrictor ()

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake pipe bent into caliper

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust back box outer skin is peeling

Pass 2 Sep 2020 123,949 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 118,376 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake hose into caliper bent

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 9 May 2018 112,457 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Front Wipers smeary

Offside Front Brake hose going into brake caliper is bent

Pass 17 May 2017 104,185 miles

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

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

front discs starting to corrode

osf caliper brake pipe slightly bent

rear exhaust box corroded but not blowing

Fail 17 May 2017 104,185 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front discs starting to corrode

osf caliper brake pipe slightly bent

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

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

rear exhaust box corroded but not blowing

Pass 5 May 2016 96,559 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 87,432 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 87,432 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 29 Apr 2014 75,210 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

rear exhaust box corroded but not blowing

Pass 29 Apr 2014 75,210 miles

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

rear exhaust box corroded but not blowing

Pass 22 Apr 2013 63,985 miles

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

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

front brake discs lipped

Pass 25 Apr 2012 50,666 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 37,823 miles

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

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

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 GME is a 2008 Ford Fusion in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GME, 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 GME is a 2008 Ford Fusion, first registered on 16 May 2008.

Is AE08 GME safe to buy?

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