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YM08 MKO

2008 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,505 mi
Last recorded97,505 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Fusion54,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM08 MKO
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 97,505 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp lens fractured

Pass 31 Oct 2024 88,052 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog light glass broken

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre out of shape 195/55v16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear bumper held on by tape

rear exhaust heat shield resting on exhaust

Fail 31 Oct 2024 88,052 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog light glass broken

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre out of shape 195/55v16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear bumper held on by tape

rear exhaust heat shield resting on exhaust

Pass 14 Nov 2023 77,149 miles

Nearside Front Bottom ball joint boot slightly deteriorated, not to excess.

Offside Rear Bumper corner has been repaired with tape.

Pass 30 Nov 2022 67,027 miles

Nearside Front Bottom ball joint boot slightly deteriorated, not to excess.

Offside Rear Corner of bumper damaged and held in place with tape.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre has perishing and wear and also a couple of cuts, recommend replacing soon. 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 58,192 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs inner faces corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing and wearing on both edges. 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre showing signs of perishing and has a small cut, not to excess. 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 43,299 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 17 Jul 2019 36,760 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Signs of very slight perishing starting, not to excess. 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Showing signs of perishing and tread at 2mm, not to excess. 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Signs of very slight perishing starting, not to excess. 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Showing signs of perishing, not to excess. 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 29,675 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wipers. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 22,588 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 22,588 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 17,486 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 17,165 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2015 17,164 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users wheel arch trim (6.1.B.1b)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 13,542 miles

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

Nearside front wheel arch cover insecure

Pass 17 Sep 2013 10,747 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 8,080 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 4,825 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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YM08 MKO is a 2008 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YM08 MKO, 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 YM08 MKO registered?

YM08 MKO is a 2008 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 August 2008.

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