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YR08 MZG

2008 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

176,636 mi
Last recorded176,636 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Fusion54,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 MZG
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 176,636 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2024 176,630 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 176,254 miles

Front 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 inner edge scrubbing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

brake pipes corroded front to rear

front subframe and rear axle corroded

fuel filler and fuel pipes corroded

slight play in steering rack and joints

underfloor chassis & sills corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2023 176,254 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer holed (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure middle exhaust bracket corroded and holed (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front 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 inner edge scrubbing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

brake pipes corroded front to rear

front subframe and rear axle corroded

fuel filler and fuel pipes corroded

slight play in steering rack and joints

underfloor chassis & sills corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2022 166,352 miles

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

Exhaust system corroding from front to rear and rear silencer slightly holed

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel pipes corroding from front to rear ()

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Slight play in steering rack and joints

Pass 9 Aug 2021 152,844 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on minimum markers (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on minimum markers (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded front to rear

Pass 13 Aug 2020 141,812 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

middle rear engine mount slightly worn

slight play in front a/r/b links

slight play in steering rack

underfloor chassis starting to corrode

Pass 11 Apr 2019 113,076 miles

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

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

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

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

slight oil leak from engine

slight play in steering joints

Pass 16 Apr 2018 82,696 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 70,948 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 70,948 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2016 59,871 miles

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

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

advise rear seats returned to upright position prior to test

Fail 20 Apr 2015 43,712 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

raer exhaust outer skin corroded

unabel to test rear seat belts as seats folded down

Pass 20 Apr 2015 43,712 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

raer exhaust outer skin corroded

unabel to test rear seat belts as seats folded down

Pass 17 Mar 2014 28,966 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

centre and rear exhaust coroded

Pass 25 Mar 2013 16,441 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 14,089 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 7 Mar 2012 14,089 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Mar 2011 11,470 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 11,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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 MZG is a 2008 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MZG, 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 MZG is a 2008 Ford Fusion, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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