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YR08 VYF

2008 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

98,365 mi
Last recorded98,365 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Fusion54,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 VYF
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 98,365 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 85,605 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2023 85,391 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 71,497 miles

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 1 Jul 2022 71,497 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 3 Jul 2021 56,907 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 3 Jul 2021 56,907 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 6 Jul 2020 44,618 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2020 44,618 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 41,869 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 36,969 miles

nearside front tyre perished

offside rear tyre heavily perished

Pass 29 Jun 2016 32,479 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 32,479 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 27,713 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 23,337 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 23,335 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 18,688 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 14,994 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 12,125 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 VYF is a 2008 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VYF, 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 VYF registered?

YR08 VYF is a 2008 Ford Fusion, first registered on 2 April 2008.

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