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BY51 YEL

2008 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

124,379 mi
Last recorded124,379 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Fusion54,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBY51 YEL
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 10 Nov 2025 124,379 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osr (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 118,881 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 113,463 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn below limit on outer but step tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 106,990 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt two to rear ()

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsr and osr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 100,168 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NOTE tyres are of step tread design (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Nov 2020 94,038 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 85,029 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 79,597 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 70,261 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 62,518 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 52,335 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 43,229 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 33,243 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear and nearside front tyres perished

Pass 16 May 2012 25,307 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre slightly perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 12 May 2011 17,892 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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BY51 YEL is a 2008 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BY51 YEL, 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 BY51 YEL registered?

BY51 YEL is a 2008 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 May 2008.

Is BY51 YEL safe to buy?

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