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G8 VGU

2017 Ford Fusion

Black Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

106,658 mi
Last recorded106,658 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Fusion46,221 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 VGU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2026 106,658 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 92,430 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2024 69,247 miles

Braking system leaking abs unit leaking underneath; (as fluid is dripping onto chassis and subframe, recommend treating these to prevent corrosion after leak is rectified) (1.1.3 (d))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 69,229 miles

Brake valve leaking abs pump (1.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 65,043 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 67,692 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 54,375 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 54,375 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 65,005 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 45,285 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 62,092 miles

Offside Front 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 9 Jul 2021 35,749 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 35,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2020 61,240 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 27,354 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Pass 15 Aug 2019 59,846 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 57,585 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 22 Aug 2017 55,555 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 27 Aug 2016 53,374 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 49,240 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 44,678 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 38,960 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 33,638 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 28,395 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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G8 VGU is a 2017 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 2017 Ford Fusion models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 46,221 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 G8 VGU, 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 9 years old, this Ford Fusion is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was G8 VGU registered?

G8 VGU is a 2017 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 May 2017.

Is G8 VGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for G8 VGU shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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