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BG08 YJT

2008 Ford Fusion

Orange Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

99,287 mi
Last recorded99,287 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Fusion54,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 YJT
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 99,287 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 99,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 May 2016 84,759 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 84,759 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 May 2015 77,251 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 18 May 2015 77,251 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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

Pass 10 May 2014 67,148 miles

Drivers door mirror glass cracked & casing broken.

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

Rear silencer outer skin corroded.

Pass 21 May 2013 57,586 miles

Rear silencer starting to corrode

Pass 21 May 2012 42,008 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 42,008 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2011 35,909 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)

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

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 YJT is a 2008 Ford Fusion in Orange with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YJT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG08 YJT registered?

BG08 YJT is a 2008 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 May 2008.

Is BG08 YJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG08 YJT shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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