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YS08 FRJ

2008 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

68,700 mi
Last recorded68,700 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 FRJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 68,700 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 14 May 2026 68,645 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 May 2025 65,859 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

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

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 62,710 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2023 58,732 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2022 55,186 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2022 55,186 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 May 2021 51,866 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

sill covers fitted

Pass 29 May 2020 49,415 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 29 May 2020 49,415 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 11 May 2019 45,860 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 41,469 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 37,685 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 33,833 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 23 May 2015 29,482 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)

Pass 24 May 2014 25,790 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 15 May 2013 20,949 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 16,651 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 12,305 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 FRJ is a 2008 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 FRJ, 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 FRJ registered?

YS08 FRJ is a 2008 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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