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AF08 LAE

2008 Ford Fusion

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,212 mi
Last recorded102,212 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Fusion54,574 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 LAE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2022 102,212 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 98,029 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 93,183 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 85,467 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 76,090 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

possible oil/fuel leak

Fail 9 Aug 2018 76,090 miles

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

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

possible oil/fuel leak

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Aug 2017 64,986 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2017 64,986 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 61,654 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)

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 26 Feb 2015 51,033 miles

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

front grille slightly loose

front wiper blades det

rear silencer corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2015 51,033 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front grille slightly loose

front wiper blades det

rear silencer corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2014 42,853 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 33,329 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2013 33,329 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 28,574 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 23,609 miles

Adv:N/S/R wheel buckeled

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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AF08 LAE is a 2008 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AF08 LAE, 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 AF08 LAE registered?

AF08 LAE is a 2008 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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