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BT08 YGL

2008 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

42,736 mi
Last recorded42,736 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Fusion54,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 YGL
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 42,736 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 41,224 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 39,631 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 39,631 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 37,711 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 37,711 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 36,496 miles

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 2 Nov 2020 35,730 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 34,888 miles

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 10 Nov 2018 32,197 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2018 32,197 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 28,265 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016
Fail 11 Nov 2016

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 22,192 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on limet (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 18,911 miles

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Pass 13 Nov 2013 16,798 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 13,862 miles

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Pass 22 Jun 2011 9,525 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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BT08 YGL is a 2008 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc 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 BT08 YGL, 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 BT08 YGL registered?

BT08 YGL is a 2008 Ford Fusion, first registered on 14 August 2008.

Is BT08 YGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT08 YGL shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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