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AU08 YBE

2008 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,516 mi
Last recorded81,516 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Fusion54,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 YBE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 81,516 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated/weak

Offside Front Driveshaft bearing rough when rotated

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5-3mm primary grooves (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Apr 2026 81,516 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/60R15 88V (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/60R15 88V (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/60R15 88H (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated/weak

Offside Front Driveshaft bearing rough when rotated

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5-3mm primary grooves (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 76,745 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2025 76,745 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 72,210 miles

Offside Front Top mount nut corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2024 72,207 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Steering component deformed Inner rack joint (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Top mount nut corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2023 64,242 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 47,718 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 41,895 miles

Front coil springs corroded

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 15 Apr 2021 41,895 miles

Front coil springs corroded

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 35,226 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 26,103 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 15,814 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 15,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 14,820 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 12,170 miles

centre rear seatbelt not checked, inaccessible

n/s/f tyre cracking & has kerb damage to sidewall

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/f brake pipe clip broken & pipe bent out of correct position, clear from hitting anything

o/s/f tyre cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 12 Mar 2014 10,790 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 9,193 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 7,653 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 5,844 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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AU08 YBE is a 2008 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 AU08 YBE, 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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AU08 YBE is a 2008 Ford Fusion, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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