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YL08 JWG

2008 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,555 mi
Last recorded94,555 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Fusion54,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 JWG
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 94,555 miles

Engine Noisy

Nearside Front Tyre Tread at 3mm

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

Offside Front Tyre Tread at 3mm

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 94,555 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Engine Noisy

Nearside Front Tyre Tread at 3mm

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

Offside Front Tyre Tread at 3mm

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 89,036 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jan 2020 89,036 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2018 85,053 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

fuel tank heatshield insecure

Pass 30 Dec 2017 78,364 miles

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

exhaust slightly corroded

rubber bushes perished

slight play in front wheels

Pass 30 Dec 2016 67,622 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Dec 2015 56,608 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre slightly perished between treads

object removed from centre seat belt buckle

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2015 44,232 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 34,559 miles

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside outer sill damaged

Fail 3 Jan 2014 34,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust heat shield insecure

nearside outer sill damaged

Pass 5 Sep 2013 34,558 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 33,628 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 26,935 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 26,935 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 19,807 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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YL08 JWG is a 2008 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JWG, 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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What year was YL08 JWG registered?

YL08 JWG is a 2008 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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