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YS08 COU

2008 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

71,043 mi
Last recorded71,043 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Fusion54,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 COU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 71,043 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2025 66,448 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2024 65,697 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 22 Nov 2024 65,691 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 61,728 miles

general underbody corroson body and suspension components brake ferrules subframe etc

o/s/ no plate light bulb dimmer than ns

Pass 17 Nov 2022 55,644 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 49,818 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 46,552 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2020 46,552 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 May 2019 41,516 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 36,403 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 33,418 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 29,662 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 26,982 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 24,210 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 19,909 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 17,796 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 14,740 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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YS08 COU is a 2008 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YS08 COU, 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 YS08 COU registered?

YS08 COU is a 2008 Ford Fusion, first registered on 6 June 2008.

Is YS08 COU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS08 COU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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