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YR08 GNJ

2008 Ford Fusion

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

138,165 mi
Last recorded138,165 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Fusion54,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 GNJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 138,165 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 134,312 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring is not seated correctly

Offside Front Outer C V cover clip has slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2023 129,311 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 121,285 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 112,796 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front spring not up against the stop

Pass 21 Dec 2020 105,142 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 105,142 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 92,202 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 85,210 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 82,876 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 82,876 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 74,160 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 65,558 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 65,446 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 57,969 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)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 49,964 miles

centre and rear exhaust coroded

Fail 7 Mar 2014 49,964 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

centre and rear exhaust coroded

Pass 9 Mar 2013 40,800 miles

middle and rear exhaust coroded

Pass 1 Mar 2012 33,440 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 334,450 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 25,077 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 GNJ is a 2008 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YR08 GNJ, 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 YR08 GNJ registered?

YR08 GNJ is a 2008 Ford Fusion, first registered on 4 March 2008.

Is YR08 GNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR08 GNJ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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