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YR08 WXV

2008 Ford Fusion

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

45,760 mi
Last recorded45,760 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Fusion54,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 WXV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 45,760 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 44,830 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 44,655 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 43,797 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 42,438 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 40,981 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 39,239 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 39,239 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 37,574 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 37,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 36,082 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 33,891 miles

Nearside Front has nail in tread

Rear exhaust box started to corrode

Pass 4 Feb 2015 32,201 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 30,958 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 30,892 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 29,255 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 23,567 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2012 23,567 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 10,854 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 10,012 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 10,012 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 WXV is a 2008 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,399cc 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 WXV, 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 WXV registered?

YR08 WXV is a 2008 Ford Fusion, first registered on 21 April 2008.

Is YR08 WXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR08 WXV 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.

Does YR08 WXV have outstanding finance?

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