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YS08 GVO

2008 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

48,671 mi
Last recorded48,671 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Fusion54,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 GVO
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 48,671 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2026 48,670 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 46,118 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 45,467 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 44,515 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 43,530 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 41,978 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 41,978 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 39,207 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2019 39,207 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 35,443 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 3 Aug 2017 31,355 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 31,353 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body insecure and dangerous to other road users door moulding /wheel arch trim (6.1.B.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

front wipers noisy in operation but clean windscreen effectively

Pass 4 Aug 2016 27,268 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 4 Aug 2016 27,268 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 13 Aug 2015 23,384 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)

advise offside rear light cluster has water ingress

advise offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 13 Aug 2015 23,384 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

advise offside rear light cluster has water ingress

advise offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 11 Aug 2014 19,329 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 19,329 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 15,359 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 11,559 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 7,510 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 GVO is a 2008 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GVO, 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 GVO registered?

YS08 GVO is a 2008 Ford Fusion, first registered on 28 June 2008.

Is YS08 GVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS08 GVO shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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