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YS08 JVU

2008 Ford Fusion

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

133,723 mi
Last recorded133,723 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Fusion54,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 JVU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 133,723 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2024 133,685 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 131,819 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 131,819 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 123,722 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Aug 2022 123,722 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 116,359 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

plastic over sills fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2020 108,018 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 100,691 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 95,734 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 85,993 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 76,061 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2016 75,835 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Front engine lower stabiliser

Rear exhaust hangers

Pass 25 Jul 2015 67,062 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight play on bothsides steering rack mountings

Pass 5 Jul 2014 57,386 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 49,591 miles

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

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

nearside front brake disc is slightly corroded on the inner face

nearside rear wheel bearing starting to get noisey

Pass 1 Aug 2013 49,591 miles

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

nearside front brake disc is slightly corroded on the inner face

nearside rear wheel bearing starting to get noisey

Pass 27 Jul 2012 38,098 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 26,640 miles

slight wear on front discs

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 JVU is a 2008 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 JVU, 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 JVU registered?

YS08 JVU is a 2008 Ford Fusion, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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