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BG08 YGT

2008 Ford Fusion

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

118,725 mi
Last recorded118,725 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Fusion54,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 YGT
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 118,725 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2026 118,725 miles

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x 2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 107,892 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 107,892 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 101,013 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 100,884 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 100,502 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 99,279 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 97,828 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 95,047 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 90,492 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Various (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play and slight noise (2.5.A.3c)

Rear silencer corroded not blowing at time of test

Fail 31 Oct 2017 90,415 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords on inner edge showing (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded Various (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play and slight noise (2.5.A.3c)

Rear silencer corroded not blowing at time of test

Pass 28 Oct 2016 76,263 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 58,604 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 41,965 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2014 40,099 miles

Nearside Front 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 14 May 2013 35,733 miles

Both front tyre treads worn low on extreme inside edges.

Fail 14 May 2013 35,733 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both front tyre treads worn low on extreme inside edges.

Pass 19 May 2012 30,701 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 30,701 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 31 May 2011 24,052 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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BG08 YGT is a 2008 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BG08 YGT, 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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BG08 YGT is a 2008 Ford Fusion, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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