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AY08 WLC

2008 Ford Fusion

Purple Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

113,886 mi
Last recorded113,886 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Fusion54,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 WLC
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 113,886 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2025 113,885 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Before flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Before flexy (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside 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 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 104,901 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 95,753 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 95,753 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 86,647 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 86,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 84,393 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 84,393 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 81,036 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 81,036 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2020 77,547 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2020 77,547 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 70,053 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 70,011 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 63,270 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread thin (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 57,994 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 50,771 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 42,009 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 33,921 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Off side front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 33,921 miles

Off side front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 10 Apr 2013 25,116 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 17,728 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 15 Apr 2011 11,420 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 10,802 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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AY08 WLC is a 2008 Ford Fusion in Purple with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 AY08 WLC, 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 AY08 WLC registered?

AY08 WLC is a 2008 Ford Fusion, first registered on 4 March 2008.

Is AY08 WLC safe to buy?

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