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YR08 HJG

2008 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

101,631 mi
Last recorded101,631 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Fusion54,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 HJG
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 101,631 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 97,545 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2025 97,541 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2024 94,336 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 91,264 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2023 91,264 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 88,998 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 87,426 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 87,426 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 84,555 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 78,085 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 78,085 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 72,790 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 67,122 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 58,636 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 50,979 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 43,763 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 36,030 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 36,030 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 27,208 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 22,240 miles

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

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 HJG is a 2008 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol 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 HJG, 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 YR08 HJG registered?

YR08 HJG is a 2008 Ford Fusion, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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The MOT history for YR08 HJG 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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