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YR08 WTK

2008 Ford Fusion

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

74,520 mi
Last recorded74,520 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Fusion54,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 WTK
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 74,520 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Around sub-frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Around sub-frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2026 74,516 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Long pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Around sub-frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Around sub-frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 73,601 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 72,524 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face of both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Long brake pipe to brake hose at chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive At rear axle (Front mounting) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 72,523 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face of both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Long brake pipe to brake hose at chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive At rear axle (Front mounting) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 70,297 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face on both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive At axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 70,295 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to major exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer split (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face on both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive At axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Outer skin corroded through on rear silencer

Pass 10 Mar 2022 68,229 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At centre Exhaust at mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive At Rear axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Outer skin corroded through on rear silencer

Pass 1 Mar 2021 66,332 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Outer skin corroded through on rear silencer

Pass 2 Mar 2020 64,961 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 62,900 miles

corrosion on exhaust

Pass 8 Mar 2018 60,563 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 58,505 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 56,213 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)

corrosion on exhaust

Pass 6 Mar 2015 52,581 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2015 52,581 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 49,692 miles

corrosion on rear exhaust

Pass 14 Mar 2013 46,646 miles

corrosion on exhaust system

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 42,589 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2011 38,966 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 38,966 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear 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 WTK is a 2008 Ford Fusion in Black 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 WTK, 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 WTK is a 2008 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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