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YK08 YGV

2008 Ford Fusion

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,693 mi
Last recorded146,693 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Fusion54,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 YGV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 146,693 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

both front tyres close to limit

rear inner sills /chassis rusty/corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2025 146,508 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

both front tyres close to limit

rear inner sills /chassis rusty/corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2024 140,107 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by axle mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by axle mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 132,855 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2023 132,732 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2022 123,469 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2021 115,403 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 115,183 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 110,574 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 105,185 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge slightly

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 4 Apr 2018 99,763 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 99,763 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 18 May 2017 94,003 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 93,980 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour Needs to be Blue or Amber. (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. Adjusted. No further action required. (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2016 89,811 miles

coolant leak

oil leak

Pass 28 May 2015 85,898 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 85,855 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 84,266 miles

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)

nearside front tyre has a metal object in the shoulder of the tyre (LEAKING)

Fail 11 May 2012 82,407 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2012 82,407 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 79,465 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 YGV is a 2008 Ford Fusion in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YK08 YGV, 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.

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YK08 YGV is a 2008 Ford Fusion, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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