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YL08 CWV

2008 Ford Fusion

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

121,784 mi
Last recorded121,784 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Fusion54,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 CWV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 121,784 miles

All underbody has surface corrosion

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2025 121,779 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Inner tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

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

All underbody has surface corrosion

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 118,486 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 118,486 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2023 116,086 miles

Front Sub frame has slight surface corrosion

Rear Underbody of car has slight surface corrosion

Fail 31 Oct 2023 116,072 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded Arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Leaking (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub frame has slight surface corrosion

Rear Underbody of car has slight surface corrosion

Pass 24 Oct 2022 113,586 miles

All under body of car has slight corrosion

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2022 113,586 miles

All under body of car has slight corrosion

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 111,634 miles

Front Both front shocker casings have slight corrosion

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

Rear All rear under body of car has slight corrosion

Pass 2 Nov 2020 108,277 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 105,725 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 105,725 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 98,218 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 92,521 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 87,393 miles

Brake pipes greased to prevent corrosion.

Pass 28 Oct 2015 80,615 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 80,615 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Fail 24 Sep 2014 72,156 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 72,156 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 64,291 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 54,451 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 54,451 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 43,802 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Aug 2011 43,802 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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YL08 CWV is a 2008 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YL08 CWV, 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 YL08 CWV registered?

YL08 CWV is a 2008 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 August 2008.

Is YL08 CWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL08 CWV shows 24 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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