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YS08 FSE

2008 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

29,153 mi
Last recorded29,153 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Fusion54,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 FSE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 29,153 miles

Front bumper damaged but secured

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Seeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wing mirror damaged

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very low STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear bumper damage but secured

Fail 22 Oct 2020 29,153 miles

Front bumper damaged but secured

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Seeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wing mirror damaged

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very low STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear bumper damage but secured

Pass 26 Apr 2019 26,512 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 26,494 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2018 24,888 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 23,468 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 21,869 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 17,021 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2015 17,021 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jun 2014 12,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 12,194 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 7,529 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 5,282 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 FSE is a 2008 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YS08 FSE, 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 YS08 FSE registered?

YS08 FSE is a 2008 Ford Fusion, first registered on 5 June 2008.

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