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BG08 YGY

2008 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

106,207 mi
Last recorded106,207 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Fusion54,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 YGY
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 106,207 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 98,873 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 91,044 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2022 91,044 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 81,703 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 75,918 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 75,918 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 69,710 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 63,769 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 50,916 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 50,916 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 36,676 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 35,598 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 30,185 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside & offside rear tyres split & perished

Pass 17 Sep 2013 24,747 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Sep 2012 21,418 miles

Both front tyres have 2-2.5mm min tread left.

Pass 23 Sep 2011 17,869 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 16,859 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 8 Apr 2011 16,859 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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 YGY is a 2008 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BG08 YGY, 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 YGY is a 2008 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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