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YL08 VEM

2008 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

56,062 mi
Last recorded56,062 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Fusion54,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 VEM
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 56,062 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 55,385 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 52,796 miles

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

Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 52,795 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system main pipe along fuel tank. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 51,863 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 51,156 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 49,330 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2019 49,330 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear - to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 44,125 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 39,213 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 33,261 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 27,380 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 18,414 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 10,271 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 5,116 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 4,629 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 VEM is a 2008 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 YL08 VEM, 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 VEM registered?

YL08 VEM is a 2008 Ford Fusion, first registered on 6 August 2008.

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