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YK08 JVE

2008 Ford Fusion

Purple Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

101,905 mi
Last recorded101,905 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Fusion54,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 JVE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 101,905 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 93,935 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 71,538 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 71,278 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under-body rust

Pass 3 Feb 2022 62,183 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 61,300 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 55,071 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both NSR & OSR. (4.4.3 (a))

Rear view mirror insecure.

Fail 28 Aug 2019 55,071 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both NSR & OSR. (4.4.3 (a))

Rear view mirror insecure.

Pass 5 Sep 2018 47,845 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 5 Sep 2018 47,845 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 41,191 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler to tank. ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 Aug 2017 41,191 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler to tank. ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 33,637 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 32,712 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 29,491 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 26,957 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Feb 2013 24,135 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 21,317 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 15,721 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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YK08 JVE is a 2008 Ford Fusion in Purple 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 YK08 JVE, 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 YK08 JVE registered?

YK08 JVE is a 2008 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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