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YR08 AOA

2008 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

85,748 mi
Last recorded85,748 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Fusion54,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 AOA
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 85,748 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2026 85,748 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust backbox. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi...across fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Fitted to both rear seats. ()

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres...195/60/15. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 83,953 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ...195/60/15... (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box drive shaft area... (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 79,213 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened slight bend (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2023 79,213 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened slight bend (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 67,009 miles

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

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

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive DRIVESHAFT SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 54,361 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 54,361 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 39,784 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 35,618 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 33,015 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2018 33,015 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 30,622 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 28,404 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 26,259 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 23,728 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 20,157 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 16,604 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 13,604 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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YR08 AOA is a 2008 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YR08 AOA, 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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YR08 AOA is a 2008 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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