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YL08 JYG

2008 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

77,722 mi
Last recorded77,722 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Fusion54,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 JYG
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 77,722 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2026 77,722 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 72,357 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2025 72,354 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 72,203 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 64,580 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 64,578 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 54,960 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 54,960 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 39,847 miles

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

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

rear seat belts not accessible

Fail 28 Aug 2020 39,847 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

rear seat belts not accessible

Pass 14 Aug 2019 27,798 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 25,095 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 21,605 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 20,991 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 20,988 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 19,834 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 17,644 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 17,004 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 16,409 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)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 15,694 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 14,421 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 JYG is a 2008 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 JYG, 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 JYG registered?

YL08 JYG is a 2008 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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